A Comparative Study between Radio-Cephalic and Brachio-Cephalic Arteriovenous Fistula in Pediatric Patients with End Stage Renal Disease

Background: Children with end stage renal disease (ESRD) face lifelong increases in morbidity and mortality. A well-functioning and reliable vascular access are an absolute requirement to provide life-sustaining treatment for patients on hemodialysis. This study compared the outcome and complications of radio-cephalic and brachio-cephalic arteriovenous fistula (AVF) in pediatric patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD). Methods: This is an observational study conducted at the department of vascular Surgery, Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) for 12-months following ethical approval. A total of 68 ESRD patients were included and divided into two groups (34 patients with radio-cephalic AV fistula in group A and 34 patients with brachiocephalic AV fistula in group B). Following informed written consent from parents or guardians, a detailed…