title: [Hypertrophic arteriovenous fistula for hemodialysis. Reduction by means of a constrictive perivenous mesh].
abstract: Aneurysmal arteriovenous fistulae (AVF) for haemodialysis often need surgical closure. We present a technique which consists of inserting the AVF into a constrictive perivenous mesh tube, thereby bringing the caliber of the AVF down to its normal size and restoring the normal shape of the forearm. Nine patients underwent AVF constriction without postoperative events. All AVFs were patent at 4 months. This technique also has the advantage of saving veins which, of course, is worthwhile in patients under haemodialysis.
authors.affiliation: Service de chirurgie thoracique et cardio-vasculaire, CHRU, Brest.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Braesco
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Le Paul
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Mondine
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Bezon
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Barra
mesh_terms: D001163:Arteriovenous Anastomosis / Q000601:surgery*; D001458:Bandages; D006801:Humans; D006435:Renal Dialysis
vernacular_title: Fistules artério-veineuses hypertrophiques d'hémodialyse. Réduction à l'aide d'un filet péri-veineux constrictif.