What Need to Know About Dialysis Access Surgery
Introduction to Dialysis Access Dialysis is a life-saving treatment for a patient who is suffering from a condition called uremia in which malfunctioning of kidneys can lead to accumulation of urea in blood. Which is highly harmful and may lead to kidney failure. In such patients, urea can be removed by a process called hemodialysis. During the process of hemodialysis artificial kidney (hemodialysis) is used to filter the blood of a person, whose kidneys are damaged. The primary goal of dialysis access surgery is to establish a vascular access point, typically in the form of an arteriovenous fistula (AVF), arteriovenous graft (AVG), or central venous catheter (CVC). Each type has its indications and considerations, tailored to the patient's unique medical condition and vascular anatomy. An arteriovenous fistula involves surgically connecting an artery and a vein, usually in the arm, to create a high-flow access point for dialysis. This method is preferred due to its long-term dura...