Posts tagged with "Hemodialysis"

November 28th, 20140332 A radiocephalic arteriovenous fistula in the forearm for haemodialysis.

November 28th, 20140289 A forearm loop arteriovenous graft for haemodialysis. Arteriovenous fistulas created with native vessels is the first-choice of access for haemodialysis. For patients who do not have sizeable veins for arteriovenous fistula creation, arteriovenous grafts using prosthetic materials can be an alternative choice. Arteriovenous grafts are...

November 28th, 20140607 Tunneled catheters serve as a temporary vascular access for haemodialysis. There is a subcutaneous tunnel under the skin before leading to the large veins. Complications, in particular infection is high with catheters. They should not be used as substitutes for permanent haemodialysis access except for patients who have no sizeable veins...

November 28th, 20140902 This patient has an aneurysmal dilatation of an arteriovenous fistula. The overlying thin layer of skin is at high risk of bleeding or rupture. This condition is treated by partial resection of the aneurysm and surgical revision of the fistula.

November 28th, 20140303 This patient had stenosis of the right brachiocephalic vein as a complication of previous intravenous catheter insertion. There are multiple collateral veins over his anterior chest. His right upper arm is grossly swollen compared to his left arm. He also had facial swelling.