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The Ellipsys\u00ae Vascular Access System represents a minimal invasive method for the creation of a proximal forearm fistula. This report summarizes the essential elements for AVF creation with the Ellipsys\u00ae Vascular Access System and investigates feasibility, efficacy, and safety procedures conducted on 16 patients.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Materials and methods<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>We performed a retrospective analysis of patients who underwent endovascular AVF creation with the Ellipsys\u00ae Vascular Access System between May 2020 and March 2022 at a tertiary referral center.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>The median age was 67.5\u00a0years (47\u201386\u00a0years). The mean BMI was 31.4\u00a0kg\/m2. AV fistula was created on 15\/16 patients on their left arm. The technical success was 100%. The mean operation time was 24.2\u00a0min. There were no complications associated with the procedure. All patients were examined after 30\u00a0days (\u00b1\u20095\u00a0days). Primary patency after 30\u00a0days was 94% (15\/16). The mean fistula flow was 681.1\u00a0mL\/min and the mean AVF diameter was 6.1\u00a0mm. Thirteen out of 15 patients met the criteria for potential hemodialysis.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>With the Ellipsys Vascular Access System exist an additional possibility of an AV fistula creation. Based on above findings, the Ellipsys\u00ae Vascular Access System represents a feasible, safe, and effective method for AVF creation.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1007\/s00423-023-02812-9","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2023,2,17]],"date-time":"2023-02-17T07:29:12Z","timestamp":1676618952000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/springer_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":6,"title":["Technical aspects of percutaneous endovascular arteriovenous fistula creation with the Ellipsys\u00ae Vascular Access System. 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