Introduction:
A significant number of patients over the age of 80 are being commenced on haemodialysis. The aim of our study was to analyse the outcome of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) formation in this group of patients.
Method:
A retrospective analysis was performed from a prospectively collected Renal Access Database between 2008 and 2011. Outcome measures included AVF usage, patency rates, reintervention and factors associated with failure to use the AVF.
Results:
