The endoscopic device manufactured by Maquet was originally developed for harvesting of the saphenous vein and radial artery as conduits for coronary artery bypass graft surgery. These vessels are ...

A retrospective review of all patients who underwent a BVT by a university-affiliated vascular surgical group from November 1992 to October 2001 was undertaken. All patients with an operative record ...

Cephalic arch stenosis (CAS) is a common complication in patients on hemodialysis who have brachiocephalic fistulas. Treatment of CAS with percutaneous balloon angioplasty has only limited success, ...

An artificial fistula may be created, for example, between an artery and vein (arteriovenous fistula) when a person needs renal dialysis. An arteriovenous fistula may also be caused by an injury.

During the 9-year study period from November 1992 to October 2001, 1,601 initial hemodialysis accesses were placed, consisting of 741 prosthetic grafts (46.3%), 690 simple AVF (43.1%), and 170 basilic ...

Repeated dialysis needling can cause painful aneurysmal fistulas that must be removed. A new, minimally invasive approach will decrease morbidity amonghemodialysis patients and help improve their ...