What is a Brachiobasilic AV fistula?

Brachial Basilic (BB) fistulae are a form of vascular access for patients requiring dialysis. They are indicated when the cephalic vein is unsuitable for use. This fistula can be created with either a single stage or a two stage procedure.

How does AV fistula look like?

After fistula creation, you may notice a bulge in your arm. This is the enlarged vein that results from blood flowing from the high pressure/ high flow artery into the low pressure/low flow vein. You may notice ink on your arm after your fistula creation procedure that were placed by your physician.

What is a Brachiobasilic transposition?

Brachiobasilic transposition fistulae were created for patients in end stage renal failure in whom haemodialysis was being considered. These were either patients in whom previous vascular access had failed, or in whom alternative vascular access such as radiocephalic or brachiocephalic fistula were not possible.

What is a transposed AV fistula?

The arteriovenous fistula transposition is based on a first-stage proximal radial artery to median cubital vein arteriovenous fistula. Transposed brachial veins were elevated and positioned anteriorly to the incision to avoid repeated needle access through the surgical scar (Fig 2).

Can VVF be cured?

How are vesicovaginal fistulas treated? The only way to fix vesicovaginal fistulas is with surgery to close off the opening. Sometimes additional procedures are needed to correct the original cause of the problem, such as damage to the bladder. Surgery to correct vesicovaginal fistulas is generally very successful.

How many types of AV fistula are there?

There are 3 basic types of AVF dialysis: Radial Cephalic fistula. Brachial Cephalic.

How do I know if my AV fistula is mature?

A fistula is mature when it can be routinely cannulated with two needles and deliver a minimum blood flow (typically 350–450 ml/min) for the total duration of dialysis, usually 3–5 h for high efficiency hemodialysis.

How much does AV fistula surgery cost?

The cost of Fistula Surgery depends upon multiple factors and ranges from Rs. 45,000 to Rs. 68,712 in Bangalore.

What is Superficialization of AV fistula?

‘Superficialization’ or ‘fistula elevation’ involves an incision from the wrist to the proximal forearm in radiocephalic fistulas, and from the antecubital fossa to the proximal upper arm in brachiocephalic or brachiobasilic fistulas.

What is VVF surgery?

A vesicovaginal fistula is an abnormal opening that forms between the bladder and the wall of the vagina. A fistula can be a complication after vaginal or bladder surgery. The only way to repair this opening is through surgery, which is very often successful. Appointments 216.444.6601.

What is AV graft?

AV graft surgery allows blood to flow from your body to the dialysis machine and back into your body after filtering. AV graft surgery involves connecting a vein to an artery with an artificial tube or graft. The graft is usually made of synthetic material. Surgeons sometimes use a transplanted animal or human blood vessel.

What is bronchopleural fistula?

A bronchopleural fistula is a direct connection between the bronchus and atmosphere by way of the pleural space and tube thoracostomy. While most heal spontaneously, a persistent bronchopleural fistula may seriously impair the ability to ventilate a patient secondary to loss of tidal volume through the fistula.

What is arterio venous fistula?

An arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is an abnormal connection between an artery and a vein. When there is a fistula in the brain, we call it an arteriovenous malformation (AVM). When a fistula occurs near the dura (the covering material of the brain), it is a dural arteriovenous fistula.