Items tagged “arteriovenous fistula”
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Renal arteriovenous fistula
Renal arteriovenous fistulae (AVFs) are anomalous direct communications between arteries and veins in the kidney, which may be confused with a renal arteriovenous malformation (rAVM).
Epidemiology
The incidence of renal AVF is variable, estimated at 0.3-19% in native kidneys and 6-8% in renal ...
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Haemodialysis vascular access
Vascular access for haemodialysis is used for end-stage renal failure that requires renal replacement therapy. Options include temporary/permanent and non-surgical vs surgical methods. This article will focus on surgical arteriovenous fistulae.
Types of vascular access
Temporary
temporary vas...
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Endovascular arteriovenous fistula creation
Endovascular arteriovenous fistula creation is a recently developed minimally invasive alternative for the creation of arteriovenous fistulae for haemodialysis access.
Technique
Catheter-based technology and image guidance in the form of ultrasound and fluoroscopy is utilized create a side-to-...