The microcirculation of the hind limbs was also monitored using Laser Doppler fluxmetry. Results Hematocrit, RBC count, and hemoglobin decreased by the 1st postoperative week. The erythrocyte aggregation values significantly increased in the fistula group by the 5th week (6.43 ± 2.31 vs. 13.60; p less then 0.0001; vs. before operation). At the…[Read more]