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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for Arteriovenous fistula
  1. Pulmonary arteriovenous fistula 
    Pulmonary arteriovenous fistula is an abnormal connection between an artery and vein in the lungs. As a result, blood passes ... Pulmonary arteriovenous fistulas are usually the result of abnormal development of the blood vessels of the lung. Most occur in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001090.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Taking care of your vascular access for hemodialysis 
    You have a vascular access for hemodialysis . Taking good care of your access helps make it last longer. Follow your health care provider's ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000591.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Fistula 
    ... They can form between: An artery and vein (arteriovenous fistula) Bile ducts and the surface of the skin ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002365.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Injury - kidney and ureter 
    ... supply or drain them, including: Aneurysm Arterial blockage Arteriovenous fistula Renal vein thrombosis (clotting) Trauma Kidney injuries may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001065.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Anastomosis 
    Examples of surgical anastomoses are: Arteriovenous fistula (an opening created between an artery and vein) for dialysis Colostomy (an opening created between the bowel and the skin of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002231.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Stereotactic radiosurgery - Gamma Knife 
    ... of the brain: Blood vessel problems ( arteriovenous malformation , arteriovenous fistula). Some types of epilepsy . Trigeminal neuralgia (severe nerve ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007577.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Endovascular embolization 
    ... rupture. This procedure may be used to treat: Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) Brain aneurysm Carotid artery cavernous fistula (a problem with the large artery in the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007277.htm - Medical Encyclopedia