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Short- and mid-term outcomes of hemodialysis vascular access in pediatric patients.

Key takeaways

This study looked at 50 children who needed dialysis. It tracked how well their dialysis access sites worked over time. The study found that some access sites failed or needed repair within a year. This shows a link between access type and complications, not proof of cause. It helps doctors choose the best access for children.

Who did this work

Shahat M (Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt.) · Qwashty A (Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt.) · Gamil A (Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt.) · Ibrahim M (Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt.)

Source

Article · Europe PMC, CKD · 2026-10-25
https://doi.org/10.1177/11297298261493667