Fig. 1From: Does ligation of the dorsal branch of the cephalic vein affect the patency of a distal forearm arteriovenous fistula? A randomised studyCreation of a radiocephalic arteriovenous fistula. a Separation of cephalic vein and radial artery; b ligation of distal cephalic vein and the dorsal branch with a 4–0 silk; c End-to-side anastomosis with a 7–0 silk; d, ligation of distal cephalic vein with a 4–0 silk; e, End-to-side anastomosis with a 7–0 silkBack to article page