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			| Fistula for DialysisA fistula is created by connecting an
			 artery to a vein in your lower arm. A fistula allows repeated
			 access for each dialysis session.ByHealthwise StaffPrimary Medical ReviewerAnne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
 E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
 Specialist Medical ReviewerTushar J. Vachharajani, MD, FASN, FACP - Nephrology
Current as of:
                May 3, 2017Author:
          Healthwise Staff  Medical Review:
          Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine & E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine & Tushar J. Vachharajani, MD, FASN, FACP - Nephrology |  |  |  |  |  |