June 10, 2026 · Journal of vascular surgery · DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2026.04.007

Progression of peripheral arterial disease predicts worse outcomes after dialysis access surgery

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The authors aimed to determine the relationship between the severity of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and postoperative outcomes following dialysis access surgery. Their findings indicate that increasing PAD severity is significantly associated with higher rates of complications, 30-day mortality, and loss of primary patency, even in patients with asymptomatic PAD. This study underscores the necessity of considering PAD status in preoperative assessments and planning for dialysis access.

Mohammed Hamouda, Shima Rahgozar, Umu-Hawa Rogers, Dong-Jin E Kang Sim, Matthew Smeds, Mahmoud B Malas

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