Abstract:

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate our experience, success rates and surgical techniques in the arterioveneous fistular ope ratio for hemodialysis. Patients and Method: We retrospective assessed the follow-up of 165 arteriovenous fistul ope ratio we performed for hemo-dialytic purposes between January 2003 and December 2005. The assessment was made according to the type of operation, the localization and complications it was performed. Results: This follow-up 165 operations series has not been used. The six-month open stay rate for Snuffbox, Radiosphalic and Brakiosphalic fistules is 90 percent, 93 percent and 93 percent. The rate of complications is 13% and the most common complication is the formation of thrombus. The result: in all fistles, the goal is to be efficient and to not work for a long time. The brakiosphalic fistules are ben-zero to radiosphalic fistules. Native fistules can be successfully, safe and easily performed both on the arm and on the forehead. Keywords: hemodialysis, arterioveneous fistule.     RETROSPECTIVE EVALUATION OF CONSECUTIVE 165 NATIVE ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA OPERATIONS PERFORMED FOR HAEMODIALYSIS ACCESS Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate our arteriovenous fis-tula experience and success rate and the surgical technique in arteriovenous fistula operations for haemodialysis access. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 165 consecutive operations for haemodialysis access performed in our department from January 2003 to December 2005. They were evaluated for the type of operation, localization and complications. Results: No grafts were used in this series of 165 consecutive operations. The 6-month patency rates of native fistulas were 90%, 93% and 93% for the snuffbox, radiocephalic and brachiocephalic fistulas, respectively. The complication rate was 13% and the most common complication was throm-bus formation. Conclusion: For all arteriovenous fistulas, the goal should be a long-last-on of patency and productivity. Patency rates of brachiocephalic fistulas are comparable to those of radiocephalic fistulas. Native fistulas are reliable, safe and simple procedures with access sites often available in both the fo- rearm and the upper arm. Heemodialysis, arteriovenous fistula.