Delayed Superficial Transposition of Cephalic Vein for Salvage of Brachiocephalic FIstula.
- Author:
Hong Gi LEE
1
;
Hwon Kyum PARK
;
Young Soo NAM
;
Hong Kyu BAIK
;
Soon Ho CHON
Author Information
1. Department of Surgery, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Guri, Korea. hkbaik@hanyang.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Arterio-venous fistula;
Superficial transposition;
Cephalic vein
- MeSH:
Fistula*;
Ocimum basilicum;
Renal Dialysis;
Sclerosis;
Veins*
- From:Journal of the Korean Society for Vascular Surgery
2004;20(1):146-148
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The small diameter and sclerosis of the veins are the main causes of failure of autogenous arterio-venous fistula(AVF) for hemodialysis. In addition, the deep location of veins prevents adequate access postoperatively, as exemplified by the frequent requirement of transposition of basilic veins either primarily or delayed. As for the cephalic veins, superficial transposition was not emphasized. We report a case of brachiocephalic AVF which required delayed superficial transposition for access. We emphasize that the depth of veins should be considered for adequate creation of AVF.
