Revision using distal inflow explained

Revision Using Distal Inflow (RUDI) is a surgical treatment for Dialysis-associated Steal Syndrome. RUDI was first proposed by David J. Minion and colleagues in 2005. In the procedure, the fistula is ligated at a location slightly proximal to the anastomosis. A bypass to the venous outflow is then created from a distal arterial source.[1]

In a review of a three studies on the efficacy of the technique, RUDI was shown to provide good patency (80%-100%) and 100% symptom resolution.[2]

References

  1. Minion DJ, Moore E, Endean E . Revision using distal inflow: a novel approach to dialysis-associated steal syndrome. . Ann Vasc Surg . 19 . 5 . 625–8 . 2005 . 16052391 . 10.1007/s10016-005-5827-7.
  2. Ahmed M, Peden, E . Dialysis-associated steal syndrome (DASS) . J Vasc Access . 18 . 68-73 . 2017 . 10.5301/jva.5000684.