title: Basilic vein transposition: review of different techniques.
abstract: This is a review of the basilic vein procedure and changes that have evolved to improve outcomes. This includes reviewing data on the one-stage vs. two-stage technique as well as elevation for the basilic vein. The review discusses data that help the surgeon decide which technique he should evaluate.
authors.affiliation: Eastern Virginia Medical School, Sentara Vascular Specialists, Norfolk, Virginia - USA.
authors.forename: Marc
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Glickman
mesh_terms: D001166:Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D034941:Upper Extremity / Q000098:blood supply*; D014680:Veins / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery