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Usually a fistula is created in the forearm to allow for dialysis. Does that help? nm

Posted By: MT2RN on 2006-06-29
In Reply to: Vascularization question - IndianaMT

Subject: Usually a fistula is created in the forearm to allow for dialysis. Does that help? nm

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