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: April 15, 2020
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
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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