Abstract: Objective  To analyze the current research status and to find out the research hotspots and frontier of autogenous arteriovenous fistula (AVF).  Methods  CiteSpace literature analysis software was used to analyze, summarize, and organize relevant research literature published in the Web of Science core database in the past 20 years.  Results   A total of 1,460 relevant research articles were included in the final analysis, and the overall publication volume on this topic has shown a slow upward trend. The research hotspots include perioperative management of AVF, pathological and physiological mechanisms of AVF failure, treatment of AVF stenosis, AVF puncture or cannulation, and complications of AVF. The research frontier is mainly focused on multicenter and collaborative research relating to endovascular treatment of AVF stenosis.  Conclusion  The research on AVF in maintenance hemodialysis patients is still in an early development stage. Researchers in the field of vascular access should broaden their research ideas and actively explore new dimensions to provide high-quality evidence-based support for the development and clinical practice of perioperative management and daily maintenance of AVF.

Key words: Hemodialysis, Arteriovenous fistula, Research hotspot, Research frontier