Provides renal patients' vascular access in preparation for dialysis.
Vascular access refers to the surgical insertion of a fistula or graft to provide access to the bloodstream for dialysis.
It takes three months for this access to mature before full use. Treatment and follow up care are also provided as well as support for any access that have become problematic.
Access
Referral
Patients required a referral from a nephrologist and/or vascular surgeon.
Location(s) offering this service
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Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre
32900 Marshall Road
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Royal Columbian Hospital
330 East Columbia Street
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Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre in Surrey
9750 140th Street