About Dialysis Access Surgery
Dialysis access surgery creates and maintains the vascular connection used for haemodialysis, most often an arteriovenous (AV) fistula in the arm. A working fistula is vital.
Protect the fistula arm from blood pressure checks, tight clothing and injury, and check the thrill daily. Early referral for fistula creation avoids emergency catheters.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Fees, availability and outcomes vary by doctor and hospital.
Conditions Treated
AV fistula creation
Fistula failure
Dialysis catheter problems
Steal syndrome
Related Diseases
AV fistula stenosis
Fistula thrombosis
Access infection
Central venous stenosis
Symptoms to Watch For
Poor dialysis flow
Absent thrill
Arm swelling
Pain in fistula hand
Procedures & Treatments
AV fistula creation
Fistuloplasty
Graft placement
Catheter insertion