Radiocephalic Fistula Recovery Using the Forearm Basilic Vein: A Case Report

Dysfunction of the arteriovenous fistula for hemodialysis is a challenge for the nephrologist and the vascular surgeon. Although experience is limited, the use of the forearm basilic vein as outflow of the radiocephalic fistula has been considered. We report the case of a 60-year-old male, with ca...

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Main Authors: Daniela Alferes, Susana Pereira, Vitória Faria, Ana Ventura, Victor Martins, Alexandra Canedo, Clara Almeida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Publicações Ciência e Vida 2023-03-01
Series:Revista Portuguesa de Nefrologia e Hipertensão
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Online Access:https://spnefro.pt/_doi/1a04465e-62e7-4027-a6ec-4aa67429960e/6572e922-932e-4394-832e-d13f6fb6e936