Saphenous to popliteal arteriovenous fistulas as a suitable alternative in chronic hemodialysis.
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.
Ryan
J J
JJ
Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic and Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota 55905.
Perkins
J D
JD
D001166:Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical; D006801:Humans; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000601:surgery*; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D012501:Saphenous Vein / Q000601:surgery*