Intractable congestive heart failure: Following brachiocephalic interposition saphenous vein arteriovenous fistula

An illustrative case of intractable congestive heart failure, following construction of a saphenous vein interposition brachiocephalic fistula, is described. Proximal fistulas employing saphenous vein segments must be used with caution in patients with history of cardiac decompensation. Preservation...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.) N.J.), 1974-11, Vol.4 (5), p.598-600
Hauptverfasser:	Desai, Suvas G., E, Calvin B.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical - adverse effects Blood Vessel Prosthesis Brachial Artery - surgery Elbow - blood Heart Failure - complications Heart Failure - etiology Hemodialysis, Home Humans Kidney Failure, Chronic - therapy Kidney Transplantation Male Polyethylene Terephthalates Postoperative Complications Renal Dialysis Saphenous Vein - transplantation Transplantation, Autologous Transplantation, Homologous Veins - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:	An illustrative case of intractable congestive heart failure, following construction of a saphenous vein interposition brachiocephalic fistula, is described. Proximal fistulas employing saphenous vein segments must be used with caution in patients with history of cardiac decompensation. Preservation of the dialysis portal and amelioration of symptoms of congestive heart failure followed banding of the saphenous segment.
ISSN:	0090-4295 1527-9995
DOI:	10.1016/0090-4295(74)90501-9