P-16 Outcome of non-dominant radiocephalic arteriovenous fistulas at Georgetown Public Hospital
Author(s):
M Parjohn, L Hinds, R Samlall
Year of Presentation:
2026
Objective: To determine incidence, factors, and complications associated with radiocephalic arteriovenous fistulas;
assess radiocephalic arteriovenous fistulas functional success and overall outcomes, and examine maturation timelines and associations with clinical and demographic variables.
Methods: Retrospective observational study of 62 radiocephalic arteriovenous fistula creations done at Georgetown Hospital between January 2023 and January 2024. However, only 50 charts were available from the records department. Analysis done by descriptive statistics and chi-square tests.
Results: Most participants were aged 36-65 years, with a peak in the 55-65 age group, there was a slight female predominance with 52%. The ethnic distribution was diverse, with East Indian and African being most common (44% and 36% respectively). Overall complication rate was 36% with 34% being thrombosis, and Infection –accounted for 2%. Results mirrored functional outcomes with 58% of participants achieving fistula maturation and 42% failed to mature, with more than half of the non-dominant radiocephalic fistula fully functional (58%).
Conclusion: A modest success rate of 58% was noted, with maturation achieved in 58% of cases.