comparison of economy and efficacy of vascular access for hemodialysis with PTFE graft and extra-anatomical subcutaneous placement of basilic vein

ABSTRACT

Native arteriovenous fistula is the method of choice for chronic intermittent hemodialysis. When it is not possible, the options for vascular access are either brachio-basilic arteriovenous fistula with subcutaneous placement of basilic vein or the use of a prosthetic implant, as recommended by the Kidney Disease Outcome Quality Initiative [KDOQI] and European guidelines