Basilic vein transposition fistula: a good option for maintaining hemodialysis access site options?
BVT frequently do not mature in patients older than 60 years, which compromises its utility as a primary access. However, fistulas that mature provide acceptable patency rates, and subsequent conversion to a prosthetic access is frequently possible. Selective use of BVT might improve the utilization of available access sites.
The severity of FI may be affected by anterior intussusception descent in patients with RAI.