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Krisper, P; Aschauer, M; Tiesenhausen, K; Leitner, G; Holzer, H; Schneditz, D.
Access recirculation in a native fistula in spite of a seemingly adequate access flow.
Am J Kidney Dis. 2000; 35(3):529-532 Doi: 10.1016/S0272-6386(00)70208-3 (- Case Report)
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Führende Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
Krisper Peter
Co-Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
Aschauer Manuela
Holzer Herwig
Leitner Gerhard
Schneditz Daniel
Tiesenhausen Kurt
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Abstract:
True access recirculation (AR) measured by ultrasound dilution technique is usually absent in well-working shunts. It occurs with low access flows (Qa). High access flow rates are assumed to prevent AR. Two major exceptions to these rules are known: presence of intra-access strictures and inadvertently reversed blood lines. We present an additional exception in which true access recirculation occurred in a native arteriovenous (AV) fistula with correct placement of bloodlines. Surprisingly, access blood flow exceeded pump blood flow (Qb) almost threefold. The situation was clarified by a magnetic resonance angiogram showing a collateral forming a functional loop. This loop led to true access recirculation in one branch, although overall blood flow through both branches appeared to be adequate. The different findings in this shunt over time give insight into the often complex pathophysiology of native fistulae. This case proves that seemingly adequate access flow does not necessarily prevent access recirculation in native AV fistulae. We suggest monitoring both access flow and recirculation in hemodialysis accesses on a regular basis.
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Catheters, Indwelling - adverse effects
Humans - adverse effects
Magnetic Resonance Angiography - adverse effects
Male - adverse effects
Monitoring, Physiologic - adverse effects
Regional Blood Flow - adverse effects
Renal Dialysis - adverse effects
Ultrasonography, Doppler, Duplex - adverse effects
Vascular Fistula - ultrasonography

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vascular access
access recirculation (AR)
access flow
ultrasound dilution
access monitoring
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