Arteriovenous Shunt Procedure
Arteriovenous Shunt Procedure
Definition
Surgical creation of a connection between an artery and a vein, often done for the purpose of hemodialysis.
Also known as Arteriovenous Shunt Procedure — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C0684204 per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Artery | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Cardiovascular system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Vein | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |