Abstract
Purpose: Arteriovenous fistula non-maturation because of a peri-anastomotic venous stenosis is currently a huge clinical problem for which there are no effective therapies. Methods: In an attempt to further define the cellular pathways involved in this process we have assessed the pattern and intensity of macrophage infiltration at different time points in a pig model of AVF stenosis. Results: Our results demonstrate an early and eccentric pattern of macrophage infiltration at 2d with a rapid disappearance of this infiltrate by 7d. Conclusion: We suggest that this early and eccentric macrophage infiltration could play an important role in the pathogenesis of AVF non-maturation.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 25-28 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Vascular Access |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2014 |
Keywords
- Arteriovenous fistula
- Infiltration
- Macrophage
- Pig
- Stenosis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Nephrology