A fistula is created by connecting an artery to a vein in your lower arm. A fistula allows repeated access for each dialysis session.
Current as of: May 3, 2017
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine & E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine & Tushar J. Vachharajani, MD, FASN, FACP - Nephrology
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