Axillary-axillary loop graft for hemodialysis access
| Autor: | Michael L. Nicholson, T Doughman, Ismail H. Mohamed, A Bagul |
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| Rok vydání: | 2010 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
business.industry medicine.medical_treatment Treatment outcome Vascular access Phlebography Surgery Loop (topology) Axilla Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation medicine.anatomical_structure Arteriovenous Shunt Surgical Treatment Outcome Nephrology Renal Dialysis Medicine Axillary Artery Humans Hemodialysis Axillary Vein business Hemodialysis access |
| Zdroj: | The journal of vascular access. 12(3) |
| ISSN: | 1724-6032 |
| Popis: | Background Vascular access in hemodialysis patients can be challenging especially in those with failed primary, secondary and/or tertiary procedures. We present a technique which utilizes the axillary artery and vein to fashion a synthetic loop graft. Method A synthetic arteriovenous loop graft is formed using the axillary artery and vein under general anesthesia following pre-operative contrast venograms. Discussion This method allows the use of the upper arm vessels, thereby preserving vessels in the legs; it also facilitates immediate access for dialysis. Conclusion The axillary-axillary loop graft is a valuable salvage option in patients with complex vascular access. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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