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Av fistula
Where are the sites can we put an Av fistula for long term dialysis?.
Asked for male 59 years old esrd since 4 years .
Recently arm fistula clotted .
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If the original fistula was in the forearm then the new fistula may be created on the arm near the elbow.
If the original fistula was at the elbow the the new fistula may have to be created on the opposite hand either at wrist forearm or the arm depends on the status of the veins and arteries.
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May need Doppler mapping of veins and arteries to plan the second fistula site
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