Table 2 Characteristics and outcomes of AVF creations among 100 study participants
Characteristics and outcomes of AVF creations | Summary statistics* |
|---|---|
History of AVF creation First time Second time or more | 94 (94) 6 (06) |
Types of arteriovenous anastomosis End-to-side arteriovenous anastomosis Side-to-side arteriovenous anastomosis | 87 (87) 13 (13) |
Site of AVF creation The wrist (Radiocephalic fistula) The elbow (Brachiocephalic fistula and brachiobasilic fistula) | 80 (80) 20 (20) |
Length of anastomosis (mm) Anastomosis at the wrist Anastomosis at the elbow | 5.5 ± 0.5 3.5 ± 0.5 |
Operation time (minutes) | 73.45 ± 21.03 |
Early complications Bleeding at anastomosis Thrombosis of anastomosis | 1 (1) 2 (2) |