Age-related outcomes of arteriovenous grafts for hemodialysis access

BackgroundThe prevalence of end-stage renal disease spans the spectrum of age. Arteriovenous grafts are viable alternatives for hemodialysis access in patients whose anatomy precludes placement of an arteriovenous fistula. This report describes the age-related outcomes after arteriovenous graft placement in a population-based cohort.MethodsA retrospective cohort study was conducted of all patients who initiated hemodialysis in the U.S. Renal...