A meta-analysis of the impact of initial hemodialysis access type on mortality in elderly incident hemodialysis population

Abstract Background Selecting the appropriate vascular access type for elderly patients before initiating hemodialysis presents a challenge, given their limited life expectancy and multiple comorbidities. This systematic review aims to evaluate whether initial arteriovenous access (AVa), including a...

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Main Authors: Xinyuan Tian, Nan Hu, Di Song, Li Liu, Yuqing Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-03-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-05696-0
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