According to the National Kidney Foundation, fistulas can be either temporary or permanent. A temporary dialysis access procedure allows patients who have lost their kidney function to gain access to dialysis until a kidney transplant can be performed, if that’s necessary, or until another type of permanent access is ready for use, such as an arteriovenous (AV) fistula or an AV graft. However, temporary access procedures are less effective than permanent ones.
Types of Stents:
Stent placement Albuquerque The fistula stent, also called a percutaneous fistulotomy stent, is an inflatable device that can be inserted through a tiny incision to help maintain the flow through the fistula. The surgical technique of creating dialysis access is called percutaneous endoscopic ileal-pouch anal anastomosis (PEIPA). This procedure creates an artificial channel between the intestine and the bladder.
Taking Care of Your Fistula:
A dialysis fistula is a surgically created connection between a vein and an artery that bypasses the diseased kidneys. A dialysis fistula is a delicate vascular structure so it’s important to take care of it and make sure it stays open and functioning. One way to do this is by maintaining your hemodialysis treatments, but there are other things you can do to maintain your dialysis fistula too, such as stenting.
Questions You May Have About Dialysis Access:
-What is dialysis access? A fistula is an artificial channel between an artery and vein that bypasses the blocked renal artery, to create a direct route for hemodialysis.
-What are some symptoms of a blocked or narrowed fistula? Symptoms can include pain, swelling, redness, and fever. These are warning signs that your flow rate may be too low. -Why is stent placement important for patients with dialysis access?
Resources Available For Patients With Dialysis Access Devices: Dialysis access devices are a lifeline for patients living with kidney disease. Maintaining your fistulas and catheters is vital to preventing infection and injury.
Patients with dialysis fistulas have unique needs. The flow through the fistula must be maintained above a certain level to allow adequate hemodialysis.
Physician Referrals:
Dialysis access is a critical component of hemodialysis for patients with end-stage renal disease. The flow through the fistula must be maintained above a certain level to allow adequate hemodialysis. For patients with dialysis fistulas, stents are often needed to maintain the flow through the fistula by providing an external passage for fluid to drain. The procedure is called stent placement and it can be done at select locations including the Greater New Mexico Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM.
