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Colour Coded Duplex Ultrasound of Native Arterio-venous Fistula for Haemodialysis With Venous Pressure Measurement Using Controlled Compression Ultrasound as a Predictor for Shunt Maturation in the Early Postoperative Phase

Switzerland40 participantsStarted 2009-10

Plain-language summary

Prospective observational ultrasound study of native arterio-venous fistula for haemodialysis with venous pressure measurement using controlled compression ultrasound.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria: * Patients after creation of a native arterio-venous fistula at the cephalic vein for hemodialysis access; * Informed consent. Exclusion criteria: * Former creation of a native arterio-venous fistula at the same arm; * Known upper extremity occlusive arterial disease; * Situation when ultrasound examination is not suitable: extreme swelling of the arm, post-operative pain, hematoma, local infections.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01001000

SponsorUniversity of Zurich

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Contact for this trial

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