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Diagnosis and Management of Hemodialysis Access Complications

JAMA Surgery 10.1001/jamasurg.2025.4701

November 05, 2025 at 11:00 AM EST

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Patients with upper-extremity AVF and AVG can face a number of access-related complications. Understanding the diagnostic evaluation and treatment options is essential to balance preserving access longevity while minimizing the risk of short and long-term morbidity and mortality.

Corresponding Author: Mikayla Hurwitz, MD, Department of Surgery, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, 1000 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90509 (mhurwitz@dhs.lacounty.gov).

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