What is an arteriovenous graft?
An arteriovenous graft is another form of dialysis access, which can be used when people do not have satisfactory veins for an AV fistula. In this procedure, surgeons connect an artery and a large vein in your elbow or armpit using a graft made of synthetic fabric that is woven to create a watertight tube. The graft is frequently used to repair blood vessels or perform blood vessel bypass when blockages occur, and also works very well to establish dialysis access.
