2018年11月27日 · Read on to compare the two most common access types for hemodialysis: AV fistulas vs. AV grafts. Hemodialysis is a lifesaving medical treatment for patients with kidney failure. If your kidneys are not functioning adequately, they may not be able to successfully filter waste and remove excess fluids from your blood.

AV Fistula and AV Graft are both types of vascular access used for hemodialysis in patients with kidney failure. AV Fistula is created by surgically connecting an artery and a vein, allowing for better blood flow and a lower risk of infection and clotting compared to AV Graft, which is made using a synthetic tube to connect an artery and a vein.

2023年12月12日 · The fistula usually comes out on top when comparing a dialysis graft vs. a fistula. Like an AV graft, an AV fistula connects an artery to a vein to prepare for dialysis. Unlike AV grafts, the fistula does not use a prosthetic; it is the surgical connection of a vein and an artery that eliminates some complications and risks associated with a graft.

2017年6月27日 · AV Graft. The third type of access, called an AV graft, functions similarly to an AV fistula. If you have blocked or damaged veins, or veins that are too small for a fistula, you may be a candidate for an AV graft.

2019年9月30日 · There are two types of AV accesses: an AV fistula and an AV graft. The AV fistula is created from your own vessels because a vein doesn’t normally have a strong blood flow, and is not large enough to accommodate the needles required for accessing the blood so it would not provide adequate hemodialysis treatments.

There are 3 types of access for hemodialysis (HD): AV (arteriovenous) fistula, graft and HD catheter. Choosing the best access for you will help you get the most out of your treatment and help you stay your healthiest. It’s important to understand which types are recommended—and why. Fistula vs. graft vs. catheter

2023年6月4日 · AV fistula and AV graft are surgical vascular access options that you need before you begin regular hemodialysis treatments. AV fistula, used for long-term dialysis, connects a selected artery and a vein directly. An AV graft connects the artery and vein indirectly, through a …

It is unclear whether surgical placement of an arteriovenous (AV) fistula (AVF) confers substantial clinical benefits over an AV graft (AVG) in older adults with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). We report vascular access outcomes of a pilot clinical ...

2018年10月29日 · Importance Initial hemodialysis access with arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is associated with superior clinical outcomes compared with arteriovenous graft (AVG) and should be the procedure of choice whenever possible. To address the national underuse of AVF in the United States, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid has established an AVF goal of 66 ...

If you need to begin dialysis treatments, your doctor may recommend a minor surgical procedure called an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) or an arteriovenous graft (AVG). These are sometimes referred to as a dialysis fistula or a dialysis graft.