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Dialysis = treatment for renal failure. When kidneys don't work properly.

Fistula = a vein connected to an artery that is used in order to pull blood from the patient, clean it and then push it back into the patient's body.

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Arteriovenous (AV) fistula — the gold standard hemodialysis access ...
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With most dialysis catheters, a cuff is placed under the skin to help hold the catheter in place. The blood flow rate from the catheter to the dialyzer may not be as fast as for an AV graft or AV fistula; therefore, the blood may not be cleaned as thoroughly as with an arteriovenous access.

Dialysis Fistulas: Overview, Preparation, Technique
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This situation results in the long-term need for and use of dialysis access. The preservation of patent, well-functioning dialysis fistulas is one of the most difficult ...
Vascular Access for Hemodialysis | NIDDK
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A vascular access is a surgically created vein used to remove and return blood during hemodialysis. An arteriovenous (AV) fistula is a connection, made by a vascular surgeon, of an artery to a vein.
Hemodialysis Access - The National Kidney Foundation
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Sometimes, it may be possible to switch to a fistula from another type of access. If you do not have a fistula, ask your dialysis care team if a switch would be ...
Arteriovenous (AV) Fistulas for Dialysis Access | UW Medicine
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Before a patient begins dialysis treatments, a minor surgical procedure called arteriovenous (AV) fistula might be recommended. Such a fistula – when an artery ...
Which type of AV fistula is best for dialysis patients? - Laminate
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Jun 22, 2016 - AV fistula is considered the best option for dialysis. Read about the different types of AV fistula for dialysis patients. Show less