| Basilic vein to brachial artery fistula: a new access for chronic hemodialysis. | |
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PMID: 1019638 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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A new vascular access for chronic hemodialysis is developed by creating a fistula in the upper arm between the end of the relocated basilic vein and anterior aspect of the brachial artery. The procedure has been used 24 times in 23 patients over the past 15 months (average eight months) with minimal complications and low failure rates. This fistula provides a straight, long, easily accessible conduit with high flows; it has only one vascular anastomosis and maintains the anatomic continuity of its venous end with the axillary vein. It also obviates the need for autologous, prosthetic, or heterografts. The procedure is indicated when suitable vessels in the forearm have been exhausted or are unavailable. However, additional clinical trials and continued long-term follow-up are necessary for more definite conclusions. |
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Authors:
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F J Dagher; R L Gelber; E J Ramos; J H Sadler |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Southern medical journal Volume: 69 ISSN: 0038-4348 ISO Abbreviation: South. Med. J. Publication Date: 1976 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1977-04-30 Completed Date: 1977-04-30 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0404522 Medline TA: South Med J Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1438-40 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Adolescent Adult Aged Arteriovenous Anastomosis / surgery* Axillary Vein / surgery* Brachial Artery / surgery* Female Humans Male Middle Aged Renal Dialysis / methods* |
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