Vascular access
View article: Clinical Implementation of an Adapted Infection Risk Screening Tool Following Nurse-Led Haemodialysis Vascular Access Consultation
Clinical Implementation of an Adapted Infection Risk Screening Tool Following Nurse-Led Haemodialysis Vascular Access Consultation Open
Background: Healthcare-associated infection drives morbidity and unplanned hospital use in haemodialysis. We aimed to determine whether an adapted British Renal Society Infection Risk Screening Tool, applied during a nurse-led vascular acc…
View article: Indian Expert Consensus on the Selection of Vascular Access Devices in Oncology Patients
Indian Expert Consensus on the Selection of Vascular Access Devices in Oncology Patients Open
To develop consensus recommendations for the selection and management of vascular access devices (VADs) in oncology patients in India by addressing unique challenges in the Indian healthcare ecosystem. An expert panel of 11 specialists in …
View article: Percutaneous laser coagulation: Clinical experience in using Magic Super Full laser system
Percutaneous laser coagulation: Clinical experience in using Magic Super Full laser system Open
In this paper, the authors illustrate potential options of the Magic Super Full multifunctional laser system using clinical case reports as an example. This system was designed to correct intradermal vascular anomalies of different localiz…
View article: Research on nursing practice of transcutaneous femoral vein as temporary vascular access for artificial liver
Research on nursing practice of transcutaneous femoral vein as temporary vascular access for artificial liver Open
Objective: To investigate the current nursing practice and influencing factors of transcutaneous femoral vein temporary liver access in infection department, so as to provide basis for formulating targeted management measures and improving…
View article: Interprofessional Collaboration in Dialysis Access Care after KDOQI 2019: Emerging Evidence
Interprofessional Collaboration in Dialysis Access Care after KDOQI 2019: Emerging Evidence Open
View article: Femoral Vein Translocation to Arm for Hemodialysis Access Creation
Femoral Vein Translocation to Arm for Hemodialysis Access Creation Open
View article: Paradoxical effects of parathyroidectomy and sodium thiosulfate in a hemodialysis patient with calciphylaxis: a case report of persistent metastatic calcification
Paradoxical effects of parathyroidectomy and sodium thiosulfate in a hemodialysis patient with calciphylaxis: a case report of persistent metastatic calcification Open
Calcific uraemic arteriolopathy (CUA) is a rare and life-threatening condition characterized by vascular calcification, commonly observed in patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). CUA is associated with a high 1-year mortality rate…
View article: Outcome of vascular access surgery for hemodialysis in end-stage renal disease
Outcome of vascular access surgery for hemodialysis in end-stage renal disease Open
Background: Chronic kidney disease is a significant global health burden due to its high incidence and the risk of progression to end-stage renal disease (ESRD), cardiovascular disease, and premature death. Hemodialysis is a common kidney …
View article: Comparative outcomes of swing segment revisions of radiocephalic arteriovenous fistula between endovascular and surgical approaches
Comparative outcomes of swing segment revisions of radiocephalic arteriovenous fistula between endovascular and surgical approaches Open
Objective Regarding revision of vascular access (VA), endovascular methods are commonly employed owing to their procedural simplicity, yet their durability remains uncertain. This study aimed to compare clinical outcomes of swing segment (…
View article: Complications of tunneled central venous catheter placement: a narrative review of risks, prevention, and management strategies
Complications of tunneled central venous catheter placement: a narrative review of risks, prevention, and management strategies Open
Background Tunneled cuffed catheter (TCC) remains a crucial vascular access option for patients undergoing hemodialysis, particularly in those who are not candidates for arteriovenous fistulas or grafts. However, placement carries immediat…
View article: Corrigendum to “Six-month safety and efficacy outcomes from the randomized-controlled arm of the WRAPSODY Arteriovenous Access Efficacy (WAVE) trial.” Kidney International 2025;107:740–750
Corrigendum to “Six-month safety and efficacy outcomes from the randomized-controlled arm of the WRAPSODY Arteriovenous Access Efficacy (WAVE) trial.” Kidney International 2025;107:740–750 Open
View article: Temporary hemodialysis catheters: Duration of use and associated complications
Temporary hemodialysis catheters: Duration of use and associated complications Open
Aim: Temporary hemodialysis catheters (THCs) are frequently used for urgent vascular access but carry high risks of complications, especially infections and mechanical issues. Complications depend on insertion site, catheter duration, and …
View article: Closure of a Misplaced Drainage Catheter Tract in the Stomach Using a Suture-Mediated Vascular Closure Device: A Case Report
Closure of a Misplaced Drainage Catheter Tract in the Stomach Using a Suture-Mediated Vascular Closure Device: A Case Report Open
View article: Telehealth as a Method of Increasing Access to a Multidisciplinary Vascular Anomalies Center: A Retrospective Review of Demographics, Social Determinants of Health, and Utilization
Telehealth as a Method of Increasing Access to a Multidisciplinary Vascular Anomalies Center: A Retrospective Review of Demographics, Social Determinants of Health, and Utilization Open
Objective: This study evaluates telehealth utilization in a multidisciplinary pediatric vascular anomalies center, examining its impact on access to care and factors associated with use. Findings will inform strategies to enhance care deli…
View article: Editor's Choice – Implementation of the Updated European Society for Vascular Surgery Proposed Endovascular Aneurysm Repair Surveillance Algorithm in a Multicentre Cohort with a Minimum Five Year Follow Up Adherence: Further Improvement of Results via One Year Sac Dynamics
Editor's Choice – Implementation of the Updated European Society for Vascular Surgery Proposed Endovascular Aneurysm Repair Surveillance Algorithm in a Multicentre Cohort with a Minimum Five Year Follow Up Adherence: Further Improvement of Results via One Year Sac Dynamics Open
View article: Development and Evaluation of a Reusable Self-Healing Phantom for Ultrasound-Guided Femoral Vascular Access
Development and Evaluation of a Reusable Self-Healing Phantom for Ultrasound-Guided Femoral Vascular Access Open
Purpose :: Femoral vascular access is a common and often crucial step for cardiovascular intervention. With the growing demand for treatment, increasing pressure is placed on centres to develop new technologies and train more operators. Ph…
View article: Long-term sirolimus in verrucous venous malformation cohort study and ponatinib as a potential therapeutic strategy for MAP3K3-mutatant-patient in vitro
Long-term sirolimus in verrucous venous malformation cohort study and ponatinib as a potential therapeutic strategy for MAP3K3-mutatant-patient in vitro Open
"Long-term sirolimus in verrucous venous malformation cohort study and ponatinib as a potential therapeutic strategy for MAP3K3-mutatant-patient in vitro" Supplemental Data for JAAD Brief Report.
View article: Isolated Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava Causing Hemodialysis Catheter Dysfunction: An Uncommon Challenge in Vascular Access
Isolated Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava Causing Hemodialysis Catheter Dysfunction: An Uncommon Challenge in Vascular Access Open
View article: Case Report: Multisystemic AVMs on Cross-Sectional Imaging: Uncovering Hereditary Haemorrhagic Telangiectasia in an Indian Male
Case Report: Multisystemic AVMs on Cross-Sectional Imaging: Uncovering Hereditary Haemorrhagic Telangiectasia in an Indian Male Open
Hereditary Haemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT), (also termed as Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome) is a genetic vascular condition marked by telangiectatic vascular lesions of the skin and mucous membranes, accompanied by arteriovenous malformation…
View article: Development of a Machine Learning–Based Predictive Model for Arteriovenous Fistula Occlusion after Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study from 2015 to 2025 Predicting AV Fistula Occlusion Post-Surgery
Development of a Machine Learning–Based Predictive Model for Arteriovenous Fistula Occlusion after Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study from 2015 to 2025 Predicting AV Fistula Occlusion Post-Surgery Open
Background: Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) occlusion remains a major cause of vascular access failure in hemodialysis patients. Early identification of high-risk patients may help prevent complications and improve outcomes. Methods: This retr…
View article: Vascular Access Management After Kidney Transplantation Position Paper on Behalf of the Vascular Access Society and the European Kidney Transplant Association
Vascular Access Management After Kidney Transplantation Position Paper on Behalf of the Vascular Access Society and the European Kidney Transplant Association Open
There is no consensus on whether to ligate or preserve uncomplicated vascular access (VA) after kidney transplantation (KT), as International Guidelines do not address this issue. Enhanced survival rates of kidney grafts may elevate the ri…
View article: Comparative Outcomes of Central Venous Access via Open Jugular and Ultrasound-Guided Subclavian Approaches in Low-Weight Pediatric Patients: A Study with Secondary Outcomes
Comparative Outcomes of Central Venous Access via Open Jugular and Ultrasound-Guided Subclavian Approaches in Low-Weight Pediatric Patients: A Study with Secondary Outcomes Open
Background The necessity of this study stems from the lack of comparative evidence on the outcomes of central venous catheterization via the open internal jugular and ultrasound-guided subclavian approaches in low-weight pediatric patients…
View article: Perspectives on Quality of Life, Vascular Access and Fluid Balance in Incremental Hemodialysis
Perspectives on Quality of Life, Vascular Access and Fluid Balance in Incremental Hemodialysis Open
Hemodialysis is an intensive treatment with a substantial time burden for patients. Generally, a standard hemodialysis schedule consists of three treatments per week, each lasting four hours. However, it can be debated whether this schedul…
View article: A GAVeCeLT bundle for chest-port insertion: The SIC-Port protocol
A GAVeCeLT bundle for chest-port insertion: The SIC-Port protocol Open
The insertion of totally implantable venous access devices (ports) is a procedure widely used in clinical practice. Ports are generally used in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and in patients who require long-term, infrequent acces…
View article: Endovascular management of a fractured dialysis catheter: a case report and review of retrieval techniques
Endovascular management of a fractured dialysis catheter: a case report and review of retrieval techniques Open
Background With the advancements in endovascular techniques, reports of rare vascular complications have increased. This case describes the accidental fracture of a non-cuffed hemodialysis catheter and its subsequent endovascular managemen…
View article: Early experience with CELT ACD vascular access closure device for neurointerventional procedures
Early experience with CELT ACD vascular access closure device for neurointerventional procedures Open
Introduction: The CELT ACD (Vasorum Ltd, Dublin, Ireland) is an access closure device achieving hemostasis with a steel radiopaque structure deployed into the arterial wall without sheath exchange. There is limited data regarding its use i…
View article: Translational Medical Device Development in Vascular Access for Haemodialysis
Translational Medical Device Development in Vascular Access for Haemodialysis Open
View article: Umbilical venous catheter and peripherally inserted central catheter malposition and tip migration in neonates: A mixed methods cost analysis
Umbilical venous catheter and peripherally inserted central catheter malposition and tip migration in neonates: A mixed methods cost analysis Open
View article: Comparative Data of Two Formulas for Umbilical Venous Catheterization in Infants Under 32 Weeks
Comparative Data of Two Formulas for Umbilical Venous Catheterization in Infants Under 32 Weeks Open
This dataset contains the de-identified individual patient data used to compare the accuracy of the Shukla formula and the modified Shukla formula in predicting the optimal insertion depth of umbilical venous catheters (UVC) in preterm inf…
View article: Left-sided yoffa technique: a safe and optimized approach for totally implantable venous access device (TIVAD) placement
Left-sided yoffa technique: a safe and optimized approach for totally implantable venous access device (TIVAD) placement Open