Two-stage combined basilic-brachial vein transposition

Vascular. 2009 Mar-Apr;17(2):96-9. doi: 10.2310/6670.2009.00008.

Abstract

In the present report, we describe a two-stage technique of combined basilic and brachial vein transposition. Our patient had a brachial-basilic vein fistula created, but during the second stage for the transposition, a low basilic-brachial vein confluence was found. Instead of abandoning the procedure, the brachial vein was mobilized and transposed to primarily constitute a usable fistula, which subsequently was successfully used for hemodialysis. A detailed description of our technique is provided. Surgeons should be aware of this alternative procedure to maximize fistula creation rates.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Arm / blood supply*
  • Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical / methods*
  • Catheters, Indwelling*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / surgery
  • Renal Dialysis
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vascular Patency
  • Veins / surgery