SUBJECT CONSULTANT REVIEW

Title of the article

Ultrasound monitoring to detect access stenosis in hemodialysis patients: a systematic review.

Authors

Tonelli M, James M, Wiebe N, Jindal K, Hemmelgarn B; Alberta Kidney Disease Network.

Journal

Am J Kidney Dis. 2008 Apr;51(4):630-40. Epub 2008 Mar 6.

Subject Consultant

R. Vanholder

Score (1 to 3 stars)

**

Comments

Meta-analysis: Ultrasound techniques for follow-up of access flow of no predictive value in grafts and only predictive of thrombosis but not fistula loss in AVF.