Nephrology (Kidney) Procedures

The following video outlines kidney procedures offered by Dayton Interventional Radiology in Ohio.

• Arteriovenous Fistulas for Dialysis - creation of arteriovenous (AV) fistulas to strengthen and widen veins to aid in long-term dialysis.
• Dialysis Catheter Placements - installation of a hemodialysis catheter into the jugular vein to allow dialysis without the wear and tear on veins.
• Renal Biopsy - removal of a small amount of renal tissue for examination.
• Renal Cyst Drainage - removal of fluid from a cyst in the kidney.
• Renal Artery Stenting - placement of a mesh tube (stent) to open and support a renal artery that has collapsed or been narrowed by plaque buildup.
• Thrombectomy - removal of blood clots in the renal artery.