Abstract
Planning hemodialysis access, although complicated, is ultimately based on the presence of suitable caliber vein to be used in fistula creation. Brachiobasilic arteriovenous fistula, or basilic vein transposition (BVT), is frequently used in hemodialysis access with the benefit that the basilic vein is typically of a larger size than its companion, the cephalic vein. Additionally, the upper arm basilic vein is protected from repeated venipuncture given its deep location. This fistula also has less infectious complications, with better primary patency compared to prosthetic grafts. BVT can be performed as a single or a two-staged procedure without significant change in long-term patency rates.
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