They suggest that a study of a larger patient sample with longer follow-up would confirm the patency and safety of brachio–brachial fistulas, relative to prostheses.

Fifty-four percent (14/26) had a brachio-crural deficit and 46% (12/26) a facio-brachio-crural involvement. The 28 organic patients (14 female, mean age of 62.9±14.7 years) consisted of 13 right ...