EndoAVF creation with the Ellipsys Vascular Access System

Creation of a percutaneous AVF -endoAVF- with the Ellipsys Vascular Access System (Avenu Medical, San Juan Capistrano, CA)
After puncture of a superficial vein at the elbow level and under ultrasound visualisation, the needle is navigated through the deep communicating vein and a direct puncture of the proximal radial artery is performed. The Ellipsys catheter allows the creation of a permanent anastomosis through tissue fusion. An immediate PTA of the anastomosis accelerates maturation