Obesity does not prevent successful autogenous arteriovenous fistula formation, and may protect forearm venous vessels from the iatrogenic damage that occurs before the onset of haemodialysis therapy.
The described procedure allowed maintenance of vascular access in our patient. Additionally, dilatation of the concomitant central vein stenosis opens an option for another attempt for arteriovenous fistula creation.
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