Evaluation of the efficacy of the forearm basilic vein transposition arteriovenous fistula

A, Operative field is shown after dissection of the forearm basilic vein. Separate skin incisions were made along the basilic vein from wrist to elbow. The basilic vein was transposed to the volar side of the forearm through a subcutaneous tunnel. An end-to-side anastomosis was made with the radial artery at the wrist. B, Operative field is shown after closure.

Kaplan-Meier curves show primary patency rates for direct arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs), forearm basilic vein transpositions (FBVTs), and prosthetic arteriovenous grafts (AVGs).

Kaplan-Meier curves show primary-assisted patency rates for direct arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs), forearm basilic vein transpositions (FBVTs), and prosthetic arteriovenous grafts (AVGs).

Kaplan-Meier curves show of secondary patency rates for direct arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs), forearm basilic vein transpositions (FBVTs), and prosthetic arteriovenous grafts (AVGs).