Long-term patency of autogenous saphenous veins vs. PTFE interposition graft for prosthetic hemodialysis access.

CONCLUSION: Autologous saphenous vein can be preferably chosen as a prosthetic hemodialysis access graft due its higher primary and secondary patency, lower complication rate and cost when compared with PTFE grafts.
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Source: The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology - September 1, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Uzun A, Diken AI, Yalçınkaya A, Hanedan O, Ciçek OF, Lafçı G, Altıntaş G, Cağlı K Tags: Anadolu Kardiyol Derg Source Type: research