| The Gracz arteriovenous fistula evaluated. Results of the brachiocephalic elbow fistula in haemodialysis angio-access. | |
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PMID: 7552527 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVES: To assess fistula patency and complication rates in braciocephalic elbow fistulas of both the Gracz and the side-to-side configuration. DESIGN: Retrospective clinical study. METHODS: Life table patency and complications of 50 Gracz fistulas and 23 side-to-side elbow fistulas created between 1988 and 1993 were reviewed. RESULTS: The cumulative patency for the elbow fistulas was 84% after 1 year and 78% after 3 years. No difference was found between the Gracz fistula and the side-to-side elbow fistula. Stenosis was the most frequent indication for revision and thrombosis was the most frequent cause of fistula failure. CONCLUSION: The elbow fistula has a long patency with few complications and performs as well as wrist fistulas and better than the graft fistulas reported in the literature. The Gracz elbow fistula has results as good as the side-to-side elbow fistula. Graft fistulas should be reserved for tertiary procedures only. |
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Authors:
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M H Bender; C M Bruyninckx; P G Gerlag |
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery Volume: 10 ISSN: 1078-5884 ISO Abbreviation: Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg Publication Date: 1995 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1995-11-02 Completed Date: 1995-11-02 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9512728 Medline TA: Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 294-7 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Surgery, Sint Joseph Hospital, Veldhoven, The Netherlands. |
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Adolescent Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical / adverse effects, methods* Brachiocephalic Trunk / surgery* Brachiocephalic Veins / surgery* Elbow Evaluation Studies as Topic Female Humans Male Middle Aged Postoperative Complications / epidemiology, surgery Renal Dialysis* Reoperation Vascular Patency |
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