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Basilic vein thrombosis is a type of superficial venous thrombosis (SVT) in which a blood clot forms in the basilic vein in the arm. In many cases, SVT is harmless and will resolve without treatment.
Basilic vein transposition (BVT) fulfills the need for a durable conduit with high patency and maturation rates. This retrospective review examines a single group's experience with this procedure.
Aside from the cephalic and basilic veins, other veins in the arm ... or a vascular Doppler at bedside may assist in vein location and identification for difficult cases.—Debra August King ...
Unfortunately, prosthetic graft failure often led to a more proximal revision of the venous anastomosis, encroaching on the basilic and axillary vein in the process. Therefore, no upper arm ...