Why is my av fistula ugly?

Weak Areas: Repeated trauma from the use of the needles to access for avf builds up over time. If happens to some degree in every patient but can happen more in patients who get the same areas "re-stuck" every time. These are called pseudoaneursyms. Best practice is to rotate "sticks" (needle access) as much as possible. Some patients need to have these operated on in extreme situations.

Chronic use: Av fistulas tend to become dilated with use and time, and the access into the fistula should be rotated in different sites. The fistulas are close to the skin, and the majority are prominent, and there is no way to get around this.

Depends: On age of fistula Consult with vascular surgeon to a get evaluated