Examining Hemodialysis Reliable Outflow catheter performance and cost in hemodialysis access

Daniel J. Torrent, Mandy R. Maness, Swapnil D. Kachare, Jill N. Zink, Carl E. Haisch, Robert C. Harland, Claire Morgan, Rodney L. Guyton, Avery G. Colomb, David W. Barham, Eric C. Katz, Michael C. Stoner

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Abstract

Background: The Hemodialysis Reliable Outflow (HeRO) vascular access device is a hybrid polytetrafluoroethylene graft-stent construct designed to address central venous occlusive disease. Although initial experience has demonstrated excellent mid-term patency rates, subsequent studies have led to external validity questions. The purpose of this study was to examine a single center experience with this vascular access device in challenging access cases with associated costs. Methods: A retrospective study representing the authors' cumulative HeRO vascular access device experience was undertaken. The primary endpoint was graft failure or death, with secondary endpoints including secondary intervention rates and cost. Results: Forty-one patients with 15,579 HeRO days and a mean of 12.7 ± 1.5 mo with the vascular access device were available for analysis. Secondary patency was 81.6% at 6 mo and 53.7% at 12 mo. The reintervention rate was 2.84 procedures per HeRO vascular access device year. Associated HeRO costs related to subsequent procedures were estimated at $34,713.63 per patient/y. Conclusions: These data on the patency and primary outcome data diverge significantly from initial multicenter studies and represent a real-world application of this technology. It is costly to maintain patency. Use of HeRO vascular access devices should be judicious with outcome expectations reduced.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1-5
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Surgical Research
Volume192
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Arteriovenous graft
  • HeRO
  • Hemodialysis
  • Hemodialysis Realiable Outflow
  • Hemodialysis access
  • Vascular access

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery

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