title: Repeated mappings of arm veins by physical examination: role of nephrologists in the selection of suitable veins for AV fistula surgery.
abstract: Multidisciplinary team work is important for a successful hemodialysis vascular access program. The authors present a clinical case to illustrate the potential dynamic factors that can affect vein sizes, independent from the operators' skills and experiences. Therefore, if the first examination fails to detect suitable veins, repeated examinations of arm veins by nephrologists during routine office visits may greatly assist the surgeons in the selection of suitable arm veins for arteriovenous fistula surgery.
authors: Memorial Nephrology Associates, Olympia, Washington - USA.
authors: Vo D
authors: VD
authors: Nguyen
authors: Surgical Associates, Olympia, Washington - USA.
authors: Chris N
authors: CN
authors: Griffith
mesh_terms: D001166:Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D000072104:Nephrologists; D009819:Office Visits; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010808:Physical Examination; D010819:Physician's Role; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D051436:Renal Insufficiency, Chronic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D066231:Surgeons; D034941:Upper Extremity / Q000098:blood supply*; D014680:Veins / Q000601:surgery*