Neuen, B., Gunnarsson, R., Baer, R., Killen, J.P., Grainer, F., and Mantha, M. (2013) Upper arm fistulae and multiple stenoses influence haemodialysis arteriovenous fistulae patency after balloon angioplasty. Nephrology, 18 (Supp. 1). pp. 18-19.

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Abstract

Aim: Patency after percutaneous balloon angioplasty (PTA) for haemodialysis fistula stenosis is highly variable. This study aimed to assess factors associated with patency following first episode of treatment with PTA.

Background: Restenosis recurs commonly after PTA. Previous studies have shown that some intrinsic fistula and biochemical factors may influence patency after PTA.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed all endovascular procedures performed by nephrologists between 2007 and 2012 at a single centre. Anatomical, clinical, biochemical and medication information was subjected to cox regression analysis to identify factors influencing post-intervention patency.

Results: 120 patients were identified as having first episode treatment with PTA. During a median follow-up period of 22.66 months (5.24–53 months), 171 follow-up procedures were performed. Post-intervention primary patency rates at 6, 12 and 18 months were 46%, 25% and 15% respectively. Cumulative (functional) patency rates at 6, 12 and 18 months were 97%, 94 and 92% respectively with 1.4 additional procedures per patient. In univariate cox regression analysis, the presence of multiple lesions (p = 0.037) was associated with early restenosis at 6 months, while upper arm fistulae were associated with early restenosis (p = 0.004) and shorter primary patency (p = 0.001). Other anatomical characteristics (fistula age, lesion length, pre-procedure stenosis), clinical history (diabetes, coronary and peripheral artery disease), medications, and biochemical parameters (HbA1c, CRP, albumin and lipids) did not influence patency.

Conclusion: Multiple stenoses and upper arm fistulae may be associated with shorter patency after PTA. More large volume prospective studies are required to further assess factors associated with patency after PTA in haemodialysis fistulae, particularly the role of metabolic and inflammatory markers.

Item ID:	37972
Item Type:	Article (Abstract)
ISSN:	1440-1797
Keywords:	haemodialysis, fistulae, patency
Additional Information:	Presented at the 49th Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology Annual Scientific Meeting, 9-11 September 2012, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Date Deposited:	04 Oct 2016 02:20
FoR Codes:	11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1102 Cardiovascular Medicine and Haematology > 110299 Cardiovascular Medicine and Haematology not elsewhere classified @ 100%
SEO Codes:	92 HEALTH > 9202 Health and Support Services > 920204 Evaluation of Health Outcomes @ 100%
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