Let’s talk vascular access—Join Dr. Mustansir for a discussion with expert transplant and vascular access surgeon Dr. Shenoy. This episode of the Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast will focus on vascular access for hemodialysis and is a companion to Chapter 38 of the 9th edition of the bestselling Washington Manual of Surgery.
In this episode of the Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast, hosted by Dr. Fatima Mustansir, Dr. Surendra Shenoy, a transplant and vascular access surgeon at WashU Medicine, delves into the management of vascular access. Key discussion points include strategies for preventing hemodialysis access failures, the importance of patient education and techniques to avoid infection and distal ischemic problems. Dr. Shenoy emphasizes mastering the creation of functional arterio-venous fistulas and the significance of using intraoperative ultrasound for better outcomes.