Arteriovenous fistula

Arteriovenous fistula

Placement

  • Radius
  • Humerus

Advantages

  • It can work for many years
  • There is less risk of infection and stenosis
  • There are few possible complications

Disadvantages

  • The formation period is long
  • There may not be enough blood flow for dialysis

Possible complications

  • Stenosis
  • Thrombosis
  • Infection
  • Aneurysm, skin necrosis
  • Ischemia
  • Neuropathy
  • Edema