14/11/2025
I am delighted to announce the successful completion of the EKITA collaboration with the Vascular Access Society. The management of AV fistulas post-kidney transplantation remains uncertain in the existing guidelines. To address this, we have developed an innovative algorithm. This includes the concept of ligating a suitable AV fistula one-year post-transplant, followed by its reconstruction when transitioning to hemodialysis. Immediate cannulation of these mature fistulas can prevent catheter placement and mitigate adverse effects, particularly cardiac issues, observed over the years post-transplant. However, further studies are needed to fully understand the cardiac benefits of this method.
Link: https://www.frontierspartnerships.org/journals/transplant-international/articles/10.3389/ti.2025.14712/full