Arteriovenous fistulas are believed to be superior ... initial forearm fistula and had a subsequent access placed in their upper arm. Preoperative vascular mapping and clinical findings were ...

2 arteriovenous grafts, 2 radiobasilic AVF, and 1 brachial vein AVF. Regional block is a safe and, in our opinion, preferred technique for providing anesthesia for upper extremity vascular surgery.

Therefore, no upper arm autologous options remained after ... prior to embarking on prosthetic arteriovenous graft placement. As a result, the use of the basilic vein as a dialysis conduit rapidly ...