European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Volume 31, Issue 1 , Pages 70-79 , January 2006

The Brachial Artery-basilic Vein Arterio-venous Fistula in Vascular Access for Haemodialysis—A Review Paper

  • F.P. Dix

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. F.P. Dix, Jr, Department of Vascular Surgery, Royal Preston Hospital, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire PR2 9HT, UK.
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  • Y. Khan
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  • H. Al-Khaffaf

,Accepted 3 August 2005.

  • Image Result

    Basilic vein mobilisation (the second stage of a two-stage procedure). The medial cutaneous nerve of the forearm is seen traversing the vein.

    Basilic vein mobilisation (the second stage of a two-stage procedure). The medial cutaneous nerve of the forearm is seen traversing the vein.

  • Image Result

    Basilic vein elevation—the vein has been elevated from its anatomically deep position to lie directly beneath the incision.

    Basilic vein elevation—the vein has been elevated from its anatomically deep position to lie directly beneath the incision.

  • Image Result

    Basilic vein transposition—the vein has been superficialised and tunnelled to lie away from the incision.

    Basilic vein transposition—the vein has been superficialised and tunnelled to lie away from the incision.

PII: S1078-5884(05)00512-5

doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2005.08.008

European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Volume 31, Issue 1 , Pages 70-79 , January 2006

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