Technique of percutaneous closure of an endovascular arteriovenous fistula created for dialysis access

Abstract

Endovascular arteriovenous fistulas (eAVFs) are a new and less invasive type of creation for dialysis access. The anastomosis for eAVFs often occurs between the ipsilateral proximal radial artery and vein or proximal ulnar artery and vein. As eAVF creations are in locations that are not traditionally used for surgical AVF creations, the question of how to approach reversal of these fistulas arises. Here we present a case of closure of an ulnar artery to ulnar vein eAVF.

Keywords:

• Closure of endovascular fistula
• endovascular arteriovenous fistulas
• endovascular fistula revision
• WavelinQ

Disclosure statement/Funding

Stephen E. Hohmann is a consultant and speaker for Becton Dickinson, who produces the WavelinQ. Erin Cha has no potential conflict to report. The authors report no funding. The patient gave permission for publication of this report.