Introduction

This comprehensive reference on the fundamentals of hemodialysis access creation and advanced management for maintenance is designed to meet the needs of all surgeons and physicians responsible for the treatment and care of patients undergoing dialysis.

Dialysis Access Planning

The book opens by discussing every aspect of dialysis access planning, including selection of the right access for the individual patient and access strategies.

Hemodialysis Access Techniques

Hemodialysis access techniques, from the most basic to the most complex and unconventional, are then described step by step, and guidance is provided on follow-up.

Management of Complications

Detailed attention is also devoted to the challenging management of specific complications of dialysis access surgery, including failing hemodialysis access.

Additional Features

The book includes a wealth of informative, high-quality images and illustrations, and the authors are prominent vascular surgeons, transplant surgeons, general surgeons, nephrologists, and interventional radiologists from across the United States.