Transposed Basilic Vein Fistula: A Credible Option

Basilic vein transposition should be the first option

Brachiobasilic arteriovenous fistula with transpositionof the basilic vein: a multicenter study.

BACKGROUND/AIM The aim of this paper was to present our 3-year multicenter experience in creating a vascular access using the basilic vein. The third choice in creating vascular access is the brachiobasilic arteriovenous fistula (AVFs) with transposition of the basilic vein. MATERIALS AND METHODS During 2010-2012, out of a total of 874 AVFs that were performed in our two centers, 54 were brac...

Transposition of the basilic vein for arteriovenous fistula: an endoscopic approach.

The creation of a functional hemodialysis fistula in patients who develop end-stage renal disease (ESRD) has critical importance. The majority of surgeons would agree that a primary radiocephalic arteriovenous fistula is the procedure of choice in new dialysis patients. But in patients who lack adequate forearm vasculature secondary procedures are indicated. Currently, in the United States, mor...

Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Primary and Staged Basilic Vein Transposition

OBJECTIVE It is unclear if brachio-basilic vein fistula should be performed as a primary or staged procedure, particularly for smaller basilic veins. Our aim was to report on a randomized controlled trial comparing these two techniques. METHODS Sixteen patients with a basilic vein ≥2.5 mm were randomized into primary transposed brachio-basilic vein (TBBV) fistula (n = 9) and staged TBBV fistu...

A modified technique of basilic vein transposition for haemodialysis.

OBJECTIVE To modify the technique of basilic vein transposition for vascular accesss for haemodialysis aiming at better maturation rate, longer survival of fistula and lesser complications. STUDY DESIGN Case series. PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY Shaikh Zayed Hospital and Omer Hospital, Lahore, from February 2008 to July 2011. METHODOLOGY Patients referred for basilic vein transposition for ...