Timing of referral for vascular access placement: A systematic review
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
11-1-2008
Journal
Journal of Vascular Surgery
Volume
48
Issue
5 SUPPL.
DOI
10.1016/j.jvs.2008.08.046
Abstract
Objective: This review was conducted to determine the optimal timing for referring patients with end-stage renal disease to vascular surgery for access placement. Methods: A systematic review of the electronic databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, Current Contents, Cochrane CENTRAL and Web of Science) was conducted through March 2007. Randomized and observational studies were eligible if they compared an early referral cohort with a late referral cohort in terms of patient-important outcomes such as death, access-related sepsis, and hospitalization related to access complications. Results: We found no studies that fulfilled eligibility criteria. Conclusion: At the present time, the optimal timing for referral to vascular surgery for vascular access placement is based on expert opinion and choices made by patients and physicians. © 2008 The Society for Vascular Surgery.
APA Citation
Murad, M., Sidawy, A., Elamin, M., Rizvi, A., Flynn, D., McCausland, F., McGrath, M., Vo, D., El-Zoghby, Z., Casey, E., Duncan, A., Tracz, M., Erwin, P., & Montori, V. (2008). Timing of referral for vascular access placement: A systematic review. Journal of Vascular Surgery, 48 (5 SUPPL.). http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2008.08.046