What is an AV fistula?
For long term hemodialysis the best means to access the blood stream is by an AV fistula. Placement of plastic dialysis catheters increases the risk of infection at the site of insertion leading to damage and narrowing of the lining of the blood vessels and the blood vessel becomes incompatible for further insertion of plastic catheters. With the creation of an AV fistula, adverse outcomes in the blood vessels are eliminated.
How is an AV fistula created?
How is an AV Fistula take care of?
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