AV Fistula Surgeries and Types
These resources can help you learn how AV fistulas are created, and what to expect from the surgery:
Fifty seven page book, Access and Initiation, gives a detailed overview of fistula placement, from choosing the site to deciding the best choice if a problem occurs on pages 5-6. From the AAKP.
Two page fact sheet describes fistula surgery, vs. graft surgery or catheter placement. From ESRD Network 12.
Illustrated, 27 page module describes fistula, graft, and catheter placement procedures, including descriptions of the surgery from people who have had it done. From Life Options' Kidney School (MEI).
Please Note: Before printing any of these resources, we recommend that you check your printer settings to determine the correct page orientation for the document. Some tools may need to be printed in the 'Landscape' format to avoid cutting off any of the text.