Balloon-assisted maturation (BAM) of the arteriovenous fistula: the good, the bad, and the ugly

Semin Nephrol. 2012 Nov;32(6):558-63. doi: 10.1016/j.semnephrol.2012.10.007.

Abstract

Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) maturation failure is currently a huge clinical problem. One approach to enhance the AVF maturation rate is an aggressive sequence of balloon angioplasty procedures, often known as balloon-assisted maturation. The goal of the current paper is to explore the pros and cons of this procedure and to try and better identify its impact on AVF maturation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Angioplasty, Balloon / methods*
  • Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical / adverse effects
  • Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical / methods
  • Contraindications
  • Humans
  • Renal Dialysis / methods*
  • Treatment Failure