We offer the full range of open surgical and endovascular treatments for hemodialysis creation and management. Our specialists create vascular access points that allow for easier blood flow during dialysis for kidney disease. Vascular access options include:
- Fistulas
- Grafts
- Catheters
For long-term or frequent chemotherapy, the vascular specialists at Â鶹ÊÓƵ are here to support your need for a port access device. A port is a small round disc that we place under the skin of the arm or the chest to provide an easy way to deliver chemotherapy.
We recommend a port and a catheter if you need more than one medication at a time, are going to have frequent treatments and need long-term chemotherapy. A port offers many benefits, including reducing discomfort and decreasing trauma and irritation to the skin, vein and muscles.
This is an outpatient procedure and typically takes about an hour. Most people resume normal activity within a few days.
Call 1-800-SENTARA (1-800-736-8272) to learn more.