Outcomes of Brachiocephalic Fistulas, Transposed Brachiobasilic Fistulas, and Upper Arm Grafts

Abstract

Transposed brachiobasilic fistulas may be preferred, due to (1) a lower primary failure rate (similar to grafts), and (2) a lower intervention rate (similar to brachiocephalic fistulas). However, this advantage must be balanced against the more complex surgery.