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Av fistula not working twice
My father got Av fistula done twice - once in each of the arms. First one did not mature and second one worked for 6-7 dialysis. My question is what are the options - can existing fistula be corrected, is it possible to get fistula done again in the same arm or is there something else that can be done?
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First he should get a tunnelled catheter inserted and then look for other options of av fistula,
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Dr. Arun Antony
Urologist
14 yrs exp
Delhi
Upload details of ur discharge card so that it's clear what was done.
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Dr. Niraj Birajdar
Nephrologist/Renal Specialist
14 yrs exp
Pune
Do doppler of AV fistula. If there is Obstruction or stenosis we can dilate it or put a stent there. If there is a complete blockage by thrombus then the options r minimum
If a v fistula is done at wrist and arm vessels are good. We can try doing AV fistula in same arm but at the arm level.
If A V fistula is not working. We can try permanent catheter placement in One of neck veins.
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