Tahami, V B; Hakki, H; Reber, P U; Widmer, M K; Kniemeyer, H W (2007). Polytetrafluoroethylene and bovine mesenterial vein grafts for hemodialysis access: a comparative study. Journal of vascular access, 8(1), pp. 17-20. Milano: Wichtig
Full text not available from this repository. (Request a copy)PURPOSE: This study aimed to evaluate the safety and patency rate of bovine mesenterial vein grafts (BMVG) for vascular access (VA) in hemodialysis patients (HDP), compared to expanded polytetrafluorethylene (ePTFE grafts) over a mid- to long-term period. METHODS: Patency and complication rate of 23 consecutive HDP with BMVG for VA were compared to a control group consisting of 23 similar HDP with ePTFE grafts. In both groups, the graft was placed preferably in a forearm loop configuration. The same surgeon performed all procedures. All patients were followed over a period of 4 yrs. RESULTS: Graft placement was successful in all patients. Patency rates did not differ significantly in both groups. However, there were less severe complications in the BMVG group. CONCLUSION: The BMVG is a viable alternative for HD access in patients where autologous construction is not possible, and should be given priority in patients with a failed ePTFE graft or high risk for infection.
Item Type: |
Journal Article (Original Article) |
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Division/Institute: |
04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Cardiovascular Disorders (DHGE) > Clinic of Heart Surgery |
UniBE Contributor: |
Widmer, Matthias |
ISSN: |
1129-7298 |
ISBN: |
17393366 |
Publisher: |
Wichtig |
Language: |
English |
Submitter: |
Factscience Import |
Date Deposited: |
04 Oct 2013 14:56 |
Last Modified: |
27 Feb 2024 14:29 |
PubMed ID: |
17393366 |
Web of Science ID: |
000254092000003 |
URI: |
https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/23974 (FactScience: 45478) |
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