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A Reliable Secondary-Access Procedure

Frank W. LoGerfo, MD; James O. Menzoian, MD; David J. Kumaki; Beldon A. Idelson, MD

Arch Surg. 1978;113(8):1008-1010.

Abstract
• Over a two-year period, 25 transposed basilic vein-brachial arteriovenous fistulas were created as secondary vascular access procedures in patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis. The operative technique is described in detail. One-year patency rate by life-table analysis was 85%. There were two minor complications. The procedure is advocated as a reliable secondary-access procedure when a radial-cephalic arteriovenous fistula cannot be constructed or has failed.

(Arch Surg 113:1008-1010, 1978)

Author Affiliations
From the Department of Surgery, University Hospital and Boston City Hospital, Boston University Medical Center.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication Jan 26, 1978.

Reprint requests to 75 E Newton St, Boston, MA 02118 (Dr LoGerfo).

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