DialyseGraft
DialyseGraft is a term that refers to a type of synthetic vascular access device used for hemodialysis. Hemodialysis is a medical procedure that filters waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys are unable to perform these functions adequately. For hemodialysis to be effective, a consistent and reliable way to access the bloodstream is required, usually involving a large blood flow.
A dialyse graft is typically constructed from a synthetic tube, often made of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), which
Before dialysis treatments can begin, the graft needs a period to heal and to develop a blood