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How long after vascular shunt placement can i begin dialysis?
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Depends: With a vascular fistula, you can not use it for 2 to 3 months. While if you have a vascular graft, you can not use it for 1 month.
Answered 7/7/2015
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Depends: Most access surgeons will recommend 1-2 weeks after placement. This is to allow scar to form around the graft so that your risk of bleeding/infection after accessing with needles is lower. In an emergency, it can be used sooner.
Answered 6/3/2016
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