title: Cross-over bypass to axillary vein in haemodialysis patients.
abstract: Two patients are described in whom cross-over bypass to axillary vein was performed to salvage brachio-basilic grafts. Both patients had massively swollen arms because of subclavian vein thrombosis and functioning grafts. Their grafts were used for prolonged periods after the corrective operation.
authors.affiliation: Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies, MI 49001.
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Jain
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Simoni
mesh_terms: D001166:Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D001367:Axillary Vein / Q000601:surgery*; D003928:Diabetic Nephropathies / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006083:Graft Occlusion, Vascular / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D006435:Renal Dialysis
chemical_list: D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene