Fistula for Dialysis
A fistula is created by connecting an artery to a vein in your lower arm. A fistula allows repeated access for each dialysis session.
Current as of: March 1, 2023
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine & E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Tushar J. Vachharajani MD, FASN, FACP - Nephrology
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