Treatment
Pediatric Dialysis Fistula or Graft Intervention
There are two types of permanent vascular access for dialysis: arteriovenous (AV) fistula and arteriovenous (AV) graft. A surgeon creates an AV fistula by connecting an artery directly to a vein, most commonly in the forearm. Alternatively, a surgeon creates an AV graft by connecting an artery to a vein using a synthetic tube or graft. Sometimes the blood flow from an AV fistula or AV graft becomes too low due to a narrowing, a blood clot, or the formation of a collateral (accessory) blood vessel that is diverting blood flow. An interventional radiologist can correct these problems with fistula intervention or graft intervention.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a dialysis fistula or graft interventions performed in children?
Will my child be awake during a dialysis fistula or graft intervention procedure?
Will my child be in any pain during a dialysis fistula or graft intervention?
How long does a dialysis fistula or graft intervention procedure in children take?
What risks are associated with a dialysis fistula or graft intervention procedure in children?
How can I help my child prepare for a dialysis fistula or graft intervention procedure?
What happens after a dialysis fistula or graft intervention procedure?
When can my child bathe after a dialysis fistula or graft intervention procedure?
Are there any activity restrictions after a dialysis fistula or graft intervention procedure in children?
Contact Children's National Hospital immediately if your child experiences any of the following:
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Interventional Radiology at Children's National Hospital
Our pediatric interventional radiologists perform a full range of minimally invasive, image-guided procedures to both diagnose and treat disease in infants, children and adolescents. Discover more about the treatment we offer.
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Meet the Providers Who Offer Dialysis Fistula or Graft Intervention
Departments that Offer Dialysis Fistula or Graft Intervention
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Interventional Radiology
Children's National interventional radiologists perform a full range of minimally invasive, image-guided procedures to both diagnose and treat disease in infants, children, and adolescents.