Primary vascular access.

C P Gibbons

doi:10.1016/j.ejvs.2005.10.006

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Primary vascular access.

C P Gibbons

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Abstract

Primary vascular access is usually achievable by a distal autogenous arterio-venous fistula (AVF). This article describes the approach to vascular access planning, the usual surgical options and the factors affecting patency.

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C P Gibbons. 2005-11-17. Primary vascular access.. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejvs.2005.10.006

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