March 2013 Articles

Central Vein Stenosis

Anil K. Agarwal, MD

Am J Kidney Dis. 2013;xx(x):xxx

http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.ajkd.2012.10.024

Effect of Buttonhole Cannulation With a Polycarbonate Peg on In-Center Hemodialysis Fistula Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Emma Vaux, MD, PhD,1 Jennie King, RN, BSc(Hons),1 Swee Lloyd, RN,1, Jane Moore, RN,1 Leo Bailey, RN,1 Isabel Reading, MSc, PhD,2 and Ramesh Naik, MD1

From the 1Renal Unit, Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, Reading; and 2NIHR Research Design Service South Central, University of Southampton, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton,United Kingdom

Am J Kidney Dis. 2013 xx(x):xxx.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.ajkd.2013.01.011

Effect of Far Infrared Therapy on Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation: An Open-Label Randomized Controlled Trial

Chih-Ching Lin, MD, PhD,1,2,3 Wu-Chang Yang, MD,1,2,3 Min-Chi Chen, PhD,4,5, Wen-Sheng Liu, MD,1,2,3 Chih-Yu Yang, MD,1,2,3 and Pui-Ching Lee, MSc1,3

From the 1School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University; 2Division of Nephrology and 3Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei; and 4Department of Public Health and 5Biostatistics Consulting Center, School of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.

Am J Kidney Dis. 2013 xx(x):xxx.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.ajkd.2013.01.015

Research Letters: Fistula First Breakthrough Initiative (FFBI): Lessons About Arteriovenous Fistula Prevalence Goals

Andrew D. Howard, MD,1,2 Robin S. Howard, MA3, Stuart L. Goldstein, MD,2,4 Klemens B. Meyer, MD2,5,

1Metropolitan Nephrology Associates, Alexandria, Virginia, 2Forum of ESRD Networks, Richmond, Virginia, 3Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, 4University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, 5Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, Corresponding author (A. Howard):

Am J Kidney Dis. 2013;xx(x):xxx

http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.ajkd.2012.09.014

Value of Duplex Ultrasound Assistance for Thromboaspiration and Dilation of Thrombosed Native Arterio-Venous Fistulae

J. Garcı´a-Medina

Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol Published online February 15, 2013

DOI 10.1007/s00270-013-0554-x

Recanalization of Thrombosed Arteriovenous Fistulas for Hemodialysis by Minimal Venotomy

Seung-Moon Joo,MD, Hyo-CheolKim,MD,Sang-IlMin,MD, Saebeom Hur,MD,Hwan Jun Jae,MD, Jin Wook Chung,MD, and Jae Hyung Park,MD

J Vasc Interv Radiol 2013;24:401–405

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2012.11.012

A Meta-analysis of Randomized Trials Comparing Surgery versus Endovascular Therapy for Thrombosed Arteriovenous Fistulas and Grafts in Hemodialysis

G. Kuhan • G. A. Antoniou • M. Nikam • S. Mitra • F. Farquharson • J. Brittenden • N. Chalmers

Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol Published online February 5, 2013

DOI 10.1007/s00270-013-0564-8

T-shaped Angioplasty with Apex Puncture of Thrombosed Looped Hemodialysis Grafts

Jung Suk Oh, MD, Byung Gil Choi, MD, PhD, Ho Jong Chun, MD, PhD, and Hae Giu Lee, MD, PhD

J Vasc Interv Radiol 2013; 24:406–409

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2012.11.006

Prevention of Tunneled Cuffed Hemodialysis Catheter–Related Dysfunction and Bacteremia by a Neutral-Valve Closed-System Connector: A Single-Center Randomized Controlled Trial

Florence Bonkain, MD, Judith Racapé, PhD, Isabelle Goncalvez, Micheline Moerman, Olivier Denis, MD, PhD, Nadia Gammar, Karine Gastaldello, MD, and Joëlle L. Nortier, MD, PhD

Am J Kidney Dis. 2013;61(3):459-465

http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.ajkd.2012.10.014

Associations between Hemodialysis Access Type and Clinical Outcomes: A Systematic Review

Pietro Ravani, Suetonia C. Palmer, Matthew J. Oliver, Robert R. Quinn, Jennifer M. MacRae, Davina J. Tai, Neesh I. Pannu, Chandra Thomas, Brenda R. Hemmelgarn, Jonathan C. Craig, Braden Manns, Marcello Tonelli, Giovanni F.M. Strippoli, and Matthew T. James

J Am Soc Nephrol 24: 465–473, 2013

doi: 10.1681/ASN.2012070643

Risk of Vascular Access Complications with Frequent Hemodialysis

Rita S. Suri, Brett Larive, Susan Sherer, Paul Eggers, Jennifer Gassman, Sam H. James, Robert M. Lindsay, Robert S. Lockridge, Daniel B. Ornt, Michael V. Rocco, George O. Ting, Alan S. Kliger, and the Frequent Hemodialysis Network Trial Group

J Am Soc Nephrol 24: 498–505, 2013

doi: 10.1681/ASN.2012060595