| Is it possible to create a "mechanical" arteriovenous fistula in hemodialysis patients? | |
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PMID: 20447051 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Manual suturing still remains the best technique for the creation of vascular anastomoses on uremic patients with excellent results, despite being time consuming, difficult to perform with small vessels, and associated with a significant learning curve. We created a full mechanical arteriovenous fistula on a 65-year-old uremic patient with a new device already used in cardiac bypass surgery. The fistula was created automatically and rapidly, without the need for temporary occlusion of the artery, reducing the risk of blood clotting. We believe that mechanical devices may be useful to produce precise and fast anastomoses requiring minimal training for the surgeon. |
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Authors:
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Attilio Ignazio Lo Monte; Giuseppe Buscemi |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Artificial organs Volume: 34 ISSN: 1525-1594 ISO Abbreviation: Artif Organs Publication Date: 2010 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-05-07 Completed Date: 2010-07-28 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7802778 Medline TA: Artif Organs Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 239-41 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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General Surgery and Organ Transplantation, University of Palermo, School of Medicine, Palermo, Italy. ailomonte@unipa.it |
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Aged Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical* / instrumentation Brachiocephalic Veins / surgery* Equipment Design Humans Male Radial Artery / surgery* Renal Dialysis* Suture Techniques* / instrumentation Uremia / therapy* |
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