• Department of Vascular Surgery, Teaching Hospital of Chengdu University of T. C. M, Chengdu, Sichuan 610072, P. R. China;
HEChun-shui, Email: chunshuihe@msn.com
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Objective To summarize and analyze the application of arteriovenous fistula plasty in elbow in hemodialysis. Methods A retrospective analysis was made on the clinical data of 89 patients with chronic renal failure undergoing arteriovenous fistula plasty in elbow for hemodialysis between January 2010 and June 2012. The complications and operative success rate were analyzed. Results Eighty-seven patients had successful fistula for hemodialysis; Three had acute left heart failure; Five had anastomotic thrombosis; and 2 had swollen hand syndrome. Conclusion The choice of arteriovenous fistula plasty in elbow can be effective for hemodialysis, and can be used as a successful choice for the patients with poor conditions.

Citation: LIUYang, HEChun-shui, ZHANGLi-feng, ZENGWei, LIUYuan. Application of Arteriovenous Internal Fistula Plasty in Elbow in Hemodialysis. West China Medical Journal, 2014, 29(4): 682-684. doi: 10.7507/1002-0179.20140206 Copy

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