Aparna Srinivasa Babu MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Salmi Simmons MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

• Routes of dialysis access • Relevant anatomy and physiology • Pictorial illustration based instruction on types of dialysis access • Recognition of different types of dialysis access routes on imaging studies • “Fistula first” initiative • Novel approaches and anticipated developments  

After establishing the magnitude of the problem that renal disease poses in today’s society, we will introduce the readers to the historical perspective of dialysis. Subsequently, we will explore the anatomical and physiological principles involved in obtaining and maintaining an access route for dialysis. The “Fistula first” initiative will be discussed in this section. This will be followed by a discussion of types of dialysis access, including HD catheters, grafts, fistulas and PD catheters. Potential complications and their management will be examined. We will demonstrate multimodality imaging appearances of catheters, grafts and fistulas, with pictorial illustration of imaging findings to provide a better understanding. This section will also focus on imaging characteristics that enable recognition of different types of catheters, grafts and fistulas. Finally, we will summarize our presentation and take a brief peek into future trends and emerging innovations.  

http://abstract.rsna.org/uploads/2014/14016383/14016383_213j.pdf

Srinivasa Babu, A, Simmons, S, Dialysis Access in a Nutshell.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14016383.html