Vascular Surgery in Israel
When the kidneys can no longer perform their function of filtering blood from toxic substances produced by the body during its life processes, there arises a need for artificial blood purification. This procedure is carried out using a machine called an 'artificial kidney' and is known as 'hemodialysis'. However, for this procedure to be possible, it is necessary to ensure free circulation of blood through the machine.
Experienced vascular surgeons at the Top Ichilov Medical Center excel at this task, also known as 'creating vascular access for hemodialysis'. All of them have undergone years of training at the best medical centers in the world, and thousands of patients from different countries, including citizens of Russia and former CIS countries, choose treatment in Israel every year.
Creating vascular access for hemodialysis is achieved through several methods:
- The most effective and commonly used method is the installation of an arteriovenous fistula (A-V fistula): during this procedure, a vein is directly connected to an artery in the area of the wrist base. When the vein is enlarged, it is punctured in two places and used for hemodialysis
- If a fistula cannot be made due to the absence of a suitable vein, a synthetic arteriovenous graft (A-V graft) is installed. The graft is inserted in the area of the elbow or forearm, then it is punctured like a vein and connected to the 'artificial kidney'
- If this procedure is also not possible for any reason, a shunt is inserted into one of the large veins, which is then punctured and connected to the machine
After the installation of the shunt or arteriovenous fistula, specialists at the clinic monitor the patient's condition.
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- Kidney Diseases
- Chronic Kidney Failure