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Comparison of PTFE bypass and transposition of the basilic vein for secondary hemodialysis access
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Abstract
Matherial and methods. Two groups of patients were compared. The first group consisted of 23 patients in whom a PTFE graft between the axillary vein and brachial artery was implanted. The second group consisted of 24 patients in whom a basilo-brachial elbow fistula was first created and then, after a period of maturation, the basilic vein was superficialized. The long term patency, number of complications, and patients' suspective assessment were compared between the two groups. The follow-up period was 25 months.
Results. The long term potency of the PTFE group and superficialized basilic vein was 57.1% and 80.0 respectively.
Conclusions. In conclusion, the authors emphasize that before the decision to implant PTFE prostheses is made, the possibilities of making use of the basilic vein should be taken in consideration.
Abstract
Matherial and methods. Two groups of patients were compared. The first group consisted of 23 patients in whom a PTFE graft between the axillary vein and brachial artery was implanted. The second group consisted of 24 patients in whom a basilo-brachial elbow fistula was first created and then, after a period of maturation, the basilic vein was superficialized. The long term patency, number of complications, and patients' suspective assessment were compared between the two groups. The follow-up period was 25 months.
Results. The long term potency of the PTFE group and superficialized basilic vein was 57.1% and 80.0 respectively.
Conclusions. In conclusion, the authors emphasize that before the decision to implant PTFE prostheses is made, the possibilities of making use of the basilic vein should be taken in consideration.
Keywords
vascular accesss; end-stage renal disease; PTFE graft; basilic vein superficialisation
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Comparison of PTFE bypass and transposition of the basilic vein for secondary hemodialysis access
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Research paper
Pages
91-98
Published online
2004-05-10
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DOI
10.5603/aa.9918
Bibliographic record
Acta Angiologica 2004;10(2):91-98.
Keywords
vascular accesss
end-stage renal disease
PTFE graft
basilic vein superficialisation
Authors
Grzegorz Oszkinis
Łukasz Dzieciuchowicz
Marek Winckiewicz
Zbigniew Krasiński
Jacek Kaczmarkowski