Outcomes of vascular access in hemodialysis patients: Analysis based on the Korean National Health Insurance Database from 2008 to 2016

Outcomes of vascular access in hemodialysis patients: Analysis based on the Korean National Health Insurance Database from 2008 to 2016

Background : Controversies exist whether arteriovenous fistula (AVF) placement is preferred over arteriovenous graft (AVG) for elderly patients. Current guidelines did not offer specific recommendations. Thus, this study was conducted to analyze the all-cause mortality and primary patency associate...

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Main Authors: Hyung Seok Lee, Young Rim Song, Jwa Kyung Kim, Narae Joo, Cheolsu Kim, Hyung Jik Kim, Sung Gyun Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Society of Nephrology 2019-09-01
Series:Kidney Research and Clinical Practice
Subjects:
Arteriovenous fistula
Chronic renal insufficiency
Healthcare administrative claims
Renal dialysis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.23876/j.krcp.19.015

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https://doi.org/10.23876/j.krcp.19.015

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