HighlightsWe describe a brachiocephalic access created with retrograde flow through the median cubital vein.Anatomical consideration for choice of a vascular access for maintenance haemodialysis are review.This access can be useful to avoid difficulties of venipuncture of brachiobasilic fistula and in failure of forearm fitulas.
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