A two-staged technique for basilic vein transposition.
The dilemma of creating a fistula in patients without a use-able cephalic vein can be addressed by basilic vein transposition, yet results of the classic single-stage procedure are inconsistent and surgeon utilization of this procedure is variable. This article describes a two-staged technique for basilic vein transposition. The two-staged technique is likely to facilitate higher fistula rates in patients unable to have a direct fistula, and warrants consideration by surgeons striving to achieve higher fistula rates.
Pasch
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Department of Vascular Surgery, The Wisconsin Heart Hospital, Milwaukee, WI, USA. apasch@pol.net
D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D001132:Arm / Q000098:blood supply*; D001166:Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014654:Vascular Patency; D014680:Veins / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery