Contemporary management of arteriovenous haemodialysis fistula aneurysms

Aneurysms develop in up to 60% of patients with an arteriovenous fistula. Frequently arteriovenous fistula aneurysms are asymptomatic with the presence of symptoms potentially heralding the development a significant complication. A range of surgical and endovascular techniques are available to manage arteriovenous fistula aneurysms but clinical guidelines regarding the appropriate application of each approach are lacking. This review will examine the presentation, indications for treatment and management options for arteriovenous fistula aneurysms.