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    • Chapter 1: Arteriovenous Fistulae (AVF)
      • Section 1: Overview of AVF
      • Section 2: Atraumatic Technique and Surgical Instruments
      • Section 3: Surgical Technique – Tips and Tricks for Wrist AVF
      • Section 4: One Stage Basilic Vein Transposition
      • Section 5: Common Complications with AVF
      • Section 6: Summary – Take Home Points
      • Footnotes – Chapter 1
    • Chapter 2: Algorithm for Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) options
    • Chapter 3: Peritoneal Dialysis
    • Chapter 4: Coding Procedures for Dialysis Access
    • Chapter 5: Home Dialysis
    • Chapter 6: Physical Examination (PE)
    • Chapter 7: Kidney Transplantation
    • Chapter 8: Case Reports
    • Chapter 9: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Dialysis Access
    • Chapter 10: Medical Device Regulation for Dialysis Access: A Practical Curriculum for Clinicians
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Aneurysm

A localized dilatation (enlargement) of a blood vessel that is covered by the vessel wall.

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