Radio-cephalic fistula recovered with drainage to forearm basilic vein

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2017-10-01

Authors

Paulo Teles (Author) FEP; Norton de Matos, A. (Author) Other; Sousa, C. (Author) Other; Almeida, P. (Author) Other; Loureiro, L. (Author) Other; Teixeira, G. (Author) Other; Rego, D. (Author) Other; Teixeira, S. (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Hemodialysis International

Vol. 21

Pages: E63-E65

ISSN: 1492-7535

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

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Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00M-WRX

DOI: 10.1111/hdi.12536

Abstract (EN): Dysfunction problems with vascular access are a concern to patients and dialysis units. The vascular surgeon should analyse such dysfunction and perform a careful assessment of the vascular network in order to find new fistula layouts. We introduce and discuss the case of creation of a radiocephalic fistula with outflow into the forearm basilic vein through rotation of the forearm basilic vein toward the cephalic vein in the forearm of an 88-year-old hemodialysis male patient. This technique enables extending fistula patency and improves cost efficiency.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 3