Revision Of Aneurysmal Arteriovenous Access With Immediate Use Graft Is Safe And Avoids Prolonged Use Of Tunneled Hemodialysis Catheters

Revision of aneurysmal AV access (urgent or elective) with Artegraft as jump graft is safe, with acceptable short and mid-term patency results. This allows dialysis patients to continue to have a functional access, decreasing the need for a tunneled catheter and reducing the associated risk of sepsis and increased mortality. This should be considered for all patients with aneurysmal, dysfunctional fistulas to maintain AV access and avoid TDC placement.