September 24, 2026
Dialysis Access: Fistula, Graft and Catheter
The three types of dialysis access and why a fistula is preferred.
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Hemodialysis requires reliable vascular access — a fistula, a graft, or a temporary catheter.
A fistula, joining an artery to a vein in the arm, lasts longer and carries a far lower infection risk than a catheter.
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