Table 2.

Functional results of BVT fistulae in relation to surgical technique.

Variable	Minimally invasive BVT (n = 24 arm, 6 forearm)	Conventional BVT (n = 32 arm, 2 forearm)
% BVT fistula maturation at:
6 weeks	73.4	70
12 weeks	82	83.6
Patency rate at 1 year,%	69	73