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Brachial‐cephalic fistula recovered with drainage for the basilic vein: Case report
Author(s) -
Sousa Clemente Neves,
Norton de Matos António,
Rocha Ana,
Almeida Paulo,
Xavier Eva
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
hemodialysis international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.658
H-Index - 47
eISSN - 1542-4758
pISSN - 1492-7535
DOI - 10.1111/hdi.12310
Subject(s) - basilic vein , medicine , cephalic vein , forearm , arteriovenous fistula , hemodialysis , fistula , surgery , vein , drainage , vascular access , brachial artery , radiology , blood pressure , ecology , biology
Abstract Vascular access is essential for the implementation of hemodialysis ( HD ). The arteriovenous fistula ( AVF ) can be constructed in various locations using various veins. However, the quality of the veins will influence the construction site, as well as the functioning of the AVF . Careful analysis of the vascular network allows options for the development of new fistulas presentations. We present and discuss the case of a woman aged 69 years in HD in which a brachial‐cephalic fistula with drainage to basilic vein was created, through rotation of the cephalic vein on the forearm level. This kind of access serves to prolong the time spent dialyzing through native fistulae, with their reduced complications and greater cost‐effectiveness.