What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to compare the effectiveness of femoral vein translocation (FVT) and upper extremity arteriovenous grafts (AVG) for hemodialysis access.

April 10, 2026

Comparative analysis of femoral vein translocation and upper extremity grafts for hemodialysis access

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The aim is to compare the effectiveness of femoral vein translocation (FVT) and upper extremity arteriovenous grafts (AVG) for hemodialysis access.
Comparative analysis of FVT and UE AVG
Assessment of patency rates and infectious complications
Focus on patients with a history of graft failure
FVT demonstrates superior patency rates compared to UE AVG
FVT has fewer infectious complications than UE AVG
FVT is particularly beneficial for patients with previous AVG failures due to infection or thrombosis

Abstract

FVT has superior patency rates and less infectious complications compared to UE AVG. FVT is especially useful in patients who have failed multiple AVG from either infection or thrombosis. These comparative outcomes should be considered in patients with a history of graft infection.

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Authors

Alexander R. Mikhail

Elizabeth Williams

Danielle Sethi

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The Journal of Vascular Access

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Louisiana State University

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans

Baton Rouge Clinic

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Comparative analysis of femoral vein translocation and upper extremity grafts for hemodialysis access

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