Interventional Nephrology

Interventional nephrology uses minimally invasive procedures to create and maintain dialysis access and to perform kidney biopsies. A working fistula is a dialysis patient's lifeline.

Narrowings in a fistula can be opened with balloon angioplasty. Protect your fistula arm: avoid blood pressure checks, tight clothes and heavy lifting on that side.

This page is general information, not medical advice. Fees, availability and outcomes vary by doctor and hospital.