Avoiding Venous Anastomotic Dehiscence of an Arteriovenous Graft in a Super-Obese Patient
Surgeons avoid creating arteriovenous fistulae in obese patients owing to deep vessels, cannulation complications, and inconsistent outcomes. We describe placing an arteriovenous polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) graft between the brachial artery and axillary vein to avoid these complications. A 39-...
Main Author: | Miju Bae |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2020-12-01
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Series: | Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery |
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