Radio-cephalic fistula recovered with drainage to forearm basilic vein

Norton de Matos, António; Sousa, Clemente Neves; Almeida, Paulo; Teles, Paulo; Loureiro, Luís; Teixeira, Gabriela; Rego, Duarte; Teixeira, Sérgio

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Norton de Matos, António

Sousa, Clemente Neves

Abstract(s)

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 radio-cephalic 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.