Upper arm hemodialysis fistula

What does "Upper arm hemodialysis fistula" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

An upper arm hemodialysis fistula is a medical procedure used to help clean the blood in people with kidney disease. The doctors create a connection between an artery and a vein in the upper arm. This connection, or fistula, makes it easier to insert needles for dialysis treatment. Dialysis is a process that removes waste and extra fluid from the blood, a job usually done by healthy kidneys.

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