Signs your fistula needs attention
- Difficulty placing needles
- Longer bleeding after dialysis
- A weaker thrill or pulse in the fistula
- Swelling of the arm
- Your dialysis unit reports poor flow
How it works
Through a pinhole, a small balloon is passed into the narrowed part of the fistula and inflated to widen it. Narrowing in the large central veins is treated the same way (central venoplasty). A blocked fistula can sometimes be reopened by removing the clot.
Recovery
It is usually a day-care procedure, and the fistula can often be used for dialysis soon afterwards.
Where to get this treatment: Dr. Roy consults at ILS Hospital, Dum Dum and at several other hospitals in Kolkata. See consultation locations and timings, or book an appointment.
This page is for general information only. Suitability for any procedure is decided after consultation and scans.