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Types of access with corresponding volume flows in patients with and without steal.
| Type of access | n | % with steal | Mean volume flow in access without steal (mL/min) | Mean volume flow in access with steal (mL/min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radial-cephalic forearm | 17 | 76.5 | 887 | 1247 |
| Brachial-cephalic upper arm | 49 | 73.4 | 1032* | 1701* |
| Brachial-basilic upper arm transposition | 29 | 65.5 | 1191 | 1535 |
| AVG upper extremity | 23 | 63.6 | 1149 | 1413 |
|
| ||||
| Total | 118 | 69.5 | 1087* | 1542* |
*P < 0.002.
