Open AccessComparison of distal radiocephalic fistula vs proximal radiocephalic fistula
Author(s) -
Biswajit Mishra
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of family medicine and primary care
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7135
pISSN - 2249-4863
DOI - 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1232_20
Subject(s) - medicine , fistula , forearm , wrist , surgery , arteriovenous fistula , hemodialysis access , hemodialysis , chi square test , vascular access , statistics , mathematics
Distal radiocephalic fistula (DRCF) at wrist is the first option of vascular access in patients undergoing hemodialysis. In patients with a failed DRCF or unsuitable for DRCF the current recommendation is to perform a brachiocephalic fistula. Proximal forearm radiocephalic fistulas (PRCF) are created less frequently. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the outcomes of PRCF and DRCF.