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AV Fistula Surgery Explained: Procedure, Recovery, Care & Risks
AV Fistula Surgery Explained: Procedure, Recovery, Care & Risks
An AV Fistula is often called the "lifeline" for people on dialysis. But how is it created, and how do you care for it properly? In this episode of the PACE Hospitals podcast, Dr. Abhik Debnath - Urologist & Andrologist at PACE Hospitals explains everything you need to know about AV Fistula surgery in simple, easy terms. What you’ll learn in this episode: 🔹 What is an AV Fistula? Why it’s the safest option for hemodialysis. 🔹 The Surgery: How the doctor connects a vein and artery. 🔹 He...