Hybrid boat-shaped and tubularized bovine patch conduit: A salvage solution for arteriovenous fistula creation

Key Points

• To evaluate a hybrid technique for creating arteriovenous fistulas in patients with vascular complications.
• Utilized a hybrid approach combining patch venoplasty and bovine pericardial grafting.
• Targeted patients with adequate inflow but with focal vein stenoses or inadequate vein segments.
• Employed this method as a salvage option in appropriate cases.
• Demonstrated feasibility in addressing focal venous stenotic lesions.
• Provided an alternative for patients who could not use standard arteriovenous fistula methods.
• Indicated improved outcomes in the selected patient population.