Abstract:Introduction: Comparison of side-to-side brachiocephalic arteriovenous fistula (BCAVF) with ligation of the perforating vein with end-to-side BCAVF. Report: All side-to-side with ligation of the perforating vein and end-to-side BCAVFs which were created in two hospitals were followed up to determine complications and patency rate of AVFs. Forty-four patients (24 side-to-side) entered the study but two patients censored from analysis due to early mortality. Patients of both groups were free of steal syndrome an… Show more
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