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Table 2 Distribution of vascular accesses in use.

From: An experience of vascular access for hemodialysis in Brazil

Type of vascular access

Number

%

Arteriovenous fistula

Native

148

82.2

 

PTFE

05

2.8

Catheter

Short-term*

10

5.5

 

Long-term**

17

9.4

Total

180

100

  1. %: percentage.
  2. * Five patients with maturing fistula.
  3. ** One patient with maturing fistula.
  4. PTFE: polytetrafluoroethylene.
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