Thiruvananthapuram
Do you have to undergo dialysis frequently to flush out the blood toxins? An arteriovenous fistula is created to allow vascular access hemodialysis efficiently. Consult an expert vascular surgeon in Thiruvananthapuram near you and learn more about fistula surgery for dialysis.
Do you have to undergo dialysis frequently to flush out the blood toxins? An arteriovenous fistula is created to allow vascular access hemodialysis efficiently. ... Read More
AV fistula (AVF) stands for arteriovenous fistula, which is a surgical connection created between an artery and a vein with the help of AV shunt. The role of AV fistula is to provide a channel or access point that is capable of withstanding the dialysis treatment multiple times without causing any damage. It is generally created in the arm or legs. The fistula is important for people who have chronic kidney diseases and have to receive hemodialysis 2-3 times a week.
If your kidney doctor or nephrologist has recommended that you should undergo AV fistula surgery for dialysis, you can get in touch with Pristyn Care and consult our vascular specialists in Thiruvananthapuram at your convenience.
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Steps Involved In AV FIstula for Dialysis Treatment
Diagnosis for AV Fistula
Before creating a vascular access (AV fistula) for dialysis, the vascular surgeon will ask your medical history to identify if you have any other underlying conditions. Preoperative diagnosis of the veins and arteries is also done. A thorough diagnosis of the arterial and venous system is necessary, especially for the patients who have grade 4 or 5 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) or other conditions like diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, etc.
Various imaging tests, such as doppler ultrasound, CT angiogram, MRA (magnetic resonance angiogram), modified Allen test, and other tests are also done to examine the axillary, brachial, radial, and ulnar pulses in both upper extremities.
An Ultrasound or angiogram is used to determine the size and depth of the arteries and the veins to decide whether or not the blood vessels can support the AV fistula.
The whole analysis is also known as vessel mapping. The results of the diagnostic procedures will help to determine whether AV fistula surgery is the safest option for dialysis access or not.
AV Fistula Surgery for Dialysis
Before creating a vascular access (AV fistula) for dialysis, the vascular surgeon will ask your medical history to identify if you have any other underlying conditions. Preoperative diagnosis of the veins and arteries is also done. A thorough diagnosis of the arterial and venous system is necessary, especially for the patients who have grade 4 or 5 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) or other conditions like diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, etc.
Various imaging tests, such as doppler ultrasound, CT angiogram, MRA (magnetic resonance angiogram), modified Allen test, and other tests are also done to examine the axillary, brachial, radial, and ulnar pulses in both upper extremities.
An Ultrasound or angiogram is used to determine the size and depth of the arteries and the veins to decide whether or not the blood vessels can support the AV fistula.
The whole analysis is also known as vessel mapping. The results of the diagnostic procedures will help to determine whether AV fistula surgery is the safest option for dialysis access or not.
AV fistula surgery for dialysis, also known as Vascular Access Surgery, is usually performed through minimally invasive techniques. The doctor will administer local anesthesia in the access site and the following steps will be carried out-
The surgery is performed on an outpatient basis and takes around an hour to complete. The patient is discharged on the same day and the surgeon will give you specific instructions that will help you to take care of the access arm.
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Your safety is taken care of by thermal screening, social distancing, sanitized clinics and hospital rooms, sterilized surgical equipment and mandatory PPE kits during surgery.
A dedicated Care Coordinator assists you throughout the surgery journey from insurance paperwork, to free commute from home to hospital & back and admission-discharge process at the hospital.
Our surgeons spend a lot of time with you to diagnose your condition. You are assisted in all pre-surgery medical diagnostics. We offer advanced laser and laparoscopic surgical treatment. Our procedures are USFDA approved.
We offer free follow-up consultations and instructions including dietary tips as well as exercises to every patient to ensure they have a smooth recovery to their daily routines.
The following are three major types of vascular access surgeries-
The following are a few care tips that can help you after AV fistula surgery-
All arteriovenous filstula for dialysis has very similar characterstics. They all are created by using native vessels without using any synthetic material. Three of the most commonly created fistula for dialysis are-
Like any other surgical procedures. The following are a few potential risks and complications involved in AV fistula surgery-
Pristyn Care provides most safe and effective AV fisula surgery in Thiruvananthapuram that is performed by skilled vascular surgeons.
The AV fistula surgery is performed on an outpatient basis at a hospital by an experienced vascular surgeon. The surgical team will clean the surgery site and start anesthesia. General or local anesthesia may be used depending on the patient’s condition.
The surgery will be performed in the following steps
Pristyn Care provides safe and effective AV fistula surgery in Thiruvananthapuram. The expert vascular surgeon diagnose the condition thoroughly and create the channel for dialysis. The following are additional benefits that we provide to make the surgical experience as smooth as possible for patients
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