Renal Insufficiency
Conditions
Brief summary
Prospective observational ultrasound study of native arterio-venous fistula for haemodialysis with venous pressure measurement using controlled compression ultrasound.
Interventions
cut-off value for non maturationg fistulas
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Patients after creation of a native arterio-venous fistula at the cephalic vein for hemodialysis access; * Informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
* Former creation of a native arterio-venous fistula at the same arm; * Known upper extremity occlusive arterial disease; * Situation when ultrasound examination is not suitable: extreme swelling of the arm, post-operative pain, hematoma, local infections.
Countries
Switzerland