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Arteriovenous fistula
Arteriovenous fistula
Disease overview
An arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is an abnormal connection between an artery and a vein that bypasses the capillary bed. It can be caused by congenital developmental abnormalities or acquired factors.
Detailed description
An arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is an abnormal connection between an artery and a vein that bypasses the capillary bed. It can be caused by congenital developmental abnormalities or acquired factors.
Disease information
Disease name
Arteriovenous fistula
English name
Arteriovenous fistula
Category
Surgery
Subcategory
Neurosurgery
Related departments
Neurosurgery
Vascular Surgery
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