Lipectomy as an alternative for superficialization of autologous AVF in obese patients: experience of a referral center in Amazon.

Jose Maciel Caldas Dos Reis Flávio Roberto Cavalleiro de Macêdo Ribeiro Glauco Dos Santos Melo Humberto Balbi Reale Mariseth Carvalho de Andrade

Published in: Jornal vascular brasileiro (2024)

Obesity should not be a limiting factor to creation of a native AVF, since lipectomy is a relatively simple option for superficialization, enabling functioning native and deep arteriovenous fistulas in obese patients.

Keyphrases

obese patients
bariatric surgery
weight loss
gastric bypass
roux en y gastric bypass
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
type diabetes
primary care
bone marrow
weight gain
cell therapy
high fat diet induced
stem cells
platelet rich plasma
body mass index
mesenchymal stem cells
skeletal muscle