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However, the optimal timing of BAM and the factors influencing its success remain unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical success rate of BAM and identify related influencing factors. Methods: A total of 991 patients undergoing BAM due to AVF immaturity were included (2017\u20132023) in this study. Data on patient demographics, AVF characteristics, procedural details, brachial artery ultrasound parameters, and preoperative serological indicators were collected. Logistic regression analyses identified factors associated with functional maturation. Results: The overall assisted maturation rate was 94.15%. An AVF creation-to-BAM interval of &lt;90 days (odds ratio [OR] = 0.413, p = 0.006), prolonged thrombin time (OR = 0.209, p = 0.007), and elevated D-dimer levels (OR = 0.227, p = 0.006) were associated with a reduced maturation rate. A preoperative brachial blood flow \u2265300 mL\/min (OR = 2.886, p = 0.003) and a postoperative flow \u2265830 mL\/min (OR = 2.590, p = 0.002) were protective. Combining all 5 factors yielded an area under the curve of 0.786. In patients aged &lt;65 years, upper arm AVF location (OR = 0.172, p = 0.022) and elevated gamma-glutamyl transferase (OR = 0.233, p = 0.009) were adverse factors. In patients aged \u226565 years, a low serum calcium level (OR = 0.403, p = 0.026) was an additional risk factor. Meanwhile, the AVF creation-to-BAM interval (age &lt;65 years: OR = 0.307, p = 0.028; age \u226565 years, OR = 0.423, p = 0.045) and postoperative brachial flow (age &lt;65 years: OR = 5.876, p = 0.001; age \u226565 years, OR = 2.516, p = 0.039) remained independent factors affecting AVF maturation. Conclusion: BAM is an effective intervention for immature AVFs. 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