During the 9-year study period from November 1992 to October 2001, 1,601 initial hemodialysis accesses were placed, consisting of 741 prosthetic grafts (46.3%), 690 simple AVF (43.1%), and 170 ...

On February 6 partial excision of the right basilic vein was carried out. The vein was exposed through a longitudinal incision in the axilla extending down the upper arm.

They note, however, that connection of the cephalic vein to the basilic or axillary vein could prevent the creation of a future basilic vein fistula. Rights and permissions.

A retrospective review of all patients who underwent a BVT by a university-affiliated vascular surgical group from November 1992 to October 2001 was undertaken. All patients with an operative ...