Where Is an Av Fistula Placed?

An AV fistula is a connection, made by a vascular surgeon, of an artery to a vein. Arteries carry blood from the heart to the body, while veins carry blood from the body back to the heart. Vascular surgeons specialize in blood vessel surgery. The surgeon usually places an AV fistula in the forearm or upper arm.

What is the favorable place for AV fistula?

The preferred distal AVF location is the radial-cephalic fistula, which is an anastomosis of the radial artery and the cephalic vein at the level of the wrist.

What vein is used for AV fistula?

Native (or autogenous) arteriovenous fistula (radial artery to basilic vein). These fistulae are typically fashioned to connect the radial artery to the cephalic vein, the brachial artery to the cephalic vein, or the brachial artery to a basilic vein.