Finally, the basilic vein cannot be clinically examined like the cephalic vein or the antecubital veins. As a result, the routine use of ultrasound assessment of the venous system becomes integral ...

At eight weeks, the fistula was mature and able to be cannulated for hemodialysis. Case #2: Transposition and creation of brachial-basilic AV fistula with endoscopic vein harvesting.

Accesses placed included 20 radiocephalic AVF, 8 brachiobasilic AVF, 8 brachiocephalic AVF, 2 arteriovenous grafts, 2 radiobasilic AVF, and 1 brachial vein AVF.

Research Highlight Published: April 2008 Surgical revision improves fistula patency in patients with cephalic arch stenosis Nature Clinical Practice Nephrology 4, 182–183 (2008) Cite this article ...

If the vein (whether cephalic or basilic) remains too deep (thereby increasing the difficulty to access for dialysis), the patient is scheduled for a second surgery for transposition.