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Which factors are associated with failure of arteriovenous fistulas in hemodialysis patients?

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The synopsis was written by Chloë Harman, Associate Editor, Nature Clinical Practice.

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Konner, K. Which factors are associated with failure of arteriovenous fistulas in hemodialysis patients?. Nat Rev Nephrol 2, 184–185 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1038/ncpneph0132

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