title: Saphenous to popliteal arteriovenous fistulas as a suitable alternative in chronic hemodialysis.
abstract: The saphenous to popliteal arteriovenous fistula is a suitable alternative in those patients requiring permanent hemodialysis after all sites of the upper extremities have been exhausted. The procedure is safe, easy to perform and allows a long and easily accessible site for venipuncture. It may be used in both adult and pediatric patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic and Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota 55905.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Ryan
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Perkins
mesh_terms: D001166:Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical; D006801:Humans; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000601:surgery*; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D012501:Saphenous Vein / Q000601:surgery*