Conference addresses comprehensive management of vascular access for dialysis patients

A scientific conference focused on the comprehensive management of vascular access for patients undergoing hemodialysis took place in Ho Chi Minh City, drawing approximately 100 leading doctors and specialists in nephrology, interventional cardiology, and surgery from the region.

The event aimed to update participants on the latest advancements in managing and treating vascular access for patients with kidney failure. According to the Ministry of Health, over 8.7 million Vietnamese adults suffer from chronic kidney disease, with tens of thousands requiring regular dialysis. A significant challenge for these patients is the management of vascular access, particularly complications like stenosis and thrombosis in arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs), which directly impact the effectiveness and long-term viability of dialysis treatment.

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Through this conference, we want to create a practical scientific forum for experts to share experiences, update new techniques, and enhance interdisciplinary collaboration in managing vascular access for dialysis patients.

Dr. Nguyen Phi Hung, Medical Director of Hoan My Cuu Long Hospital, highlighted the conference's role as a practical scientific forum for experts to share experiences, update new techniques, and enhance interdisciplinary collaboration. He stated that the hospital is committed to continuously applying modern medical advancements to improve treatment quality for patients in the Mekong Delta region.

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Vascular access is the 'lifeline' for dialysis patients. When AVF is blocked or thrombosed, if not intervened in time, patients may lose the opportunity to continue stable dialysis.

Discussions covered various topics, including AVF surgery, creation of tunnelled cuffed dual-lumen catheters for dialysis, AVF interventions, and current treatment strategies. Specialists from Cho Ray Hospital and Hoan My Cuu Long Hospital presented their findings, including real-world clinical cases of AVF complication treatment using endovascular intervention. This technique, employed at Hoan My Cuu Long Hospital, aims to restore patency in AVFs for patients at risk of losing their dialysis access.

Dr. Nguyen Thi Mai Lan, Head of the Nephrology and Urology Department at Hoan My Cuu Long Hospital, described vascular access as a "lifeline" for dialysis patients. She stressed that timely intervention for blocked or thrombosed AVFs is crucial to prevent patients from losing their stable dialysis access. Updating modern intervention techniques, she noted, helps extend the lifespan of the fistula, reduce repeat surgeries, and improve patients' quality of life.

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Updating modern intervention techniques helps prolong the lifespan of the fistula, reduce repeat surgeries, and improve the quality of life for patients.