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Is an infection possible despite vaccination? | Transmission route or infection of hepatitis C

Is an infection possible despite vaccination? A vaccine effective against Hepatitis C is not yet available. However, a vaccination against Hepatitis A and a vaccination against Hepatitis B can be given.Since the pathogens are different viruses, a hepatitis A and/or B vaccination does not automatically protect against infection with hepatitis C. The exact response of … Is an infection possible despite vaccination? | Transmission route or infection of hepatitis C

Dialysis shunt

What is a dialysis shunt? Our kidney serves as the detoxification organ of the body. When the kidneys fail to function properly, such as kidney failure, substances such as urea cannot be washed out of the blood sufficiently and poisoning can occur. In order to prevent this, a blood wash (dialysis) is performed. The dialysis … Dialysis shunt

Procedure | Dialysis shunt

Procedure Before the operation, the patient is informed about the course of the operation and the risks involved. If the patient agrees to the operation, the procedure can be performed. The surgery is performed under local or regional anesthesia. In rare cases, it can also be performed under general anesthesia. The whole procedure takes about … Procedure | Dialysis shunt

What are the alternatives? | Dialysis shunt

What are the alternatives? In addition to the dialysis shunt, there are also alternative dialysis accesses. One possibility is the dialysis catheter. This is a centrally located venous catheter, such as a Shaldon catheter, which is placed in the neck or shoulder area. This catheter also enables dialysis.Due to the higher risk of infection and … What are the alternatives? | Dialysis shunt

Treatment of a renal cyst

Classification of renal cysts If a kidney cyst occurs individually, it is usually harmless, causes no discomfort to the affected person and therefore does not need to be treated. One divides kidney cysts into different types according to Bosniak, on the basis of which the indication for a treatment can be placed. In the case … Treatment of a renal cyst

Bleeding at the shunt | Dialysis shunt

Bleeding at the shunt Incorrect puncture of the dialysis shunt can lead to bleeding. However, these bleedings are usually small and have no further consequences for the patient. As a result, a haematoma can develop. If the bleeding is greater than expected, surgery may be necessary in rare cases to ensure the shunt functions properly … Bleeding at the shunt | Dialysis shunt

Marsupialization in renal systems | Treatment of a renal cyst

Marsupialization in renal systems A renal cyst marsupialization is performed laparoscopically, i.e. minimally invasive. However, it is rarely used nowadays. The aim is to expose the cyst. This is achieved by opening the cyst and suturing the edges to the surrounding tissue. Medicines for kidney cysts Renal cysts usually do not require drug therapy. In … Marsupialization in renal systems | Treatment of a renal cyst

Diabetic Nephropathy: Diabetes and Kidney

Early detection and therapy play an essential role in diabetic nephropathy. This is because if the kidney disorder is detected too late, it can become chronic. Kidney damage in diabetics can be prevented or treated very effectively if control measures (good blood glucose control, optimal blood pressure, control of microalbumin levels) and adequate treatment are … Diabetic Nephropathy: Diabetes and Kidney

AV fistula

Definition: What is an AV fistula? The term “AV fistula” is an abbreviation for the term arteriovenous fistula. It refers to a direct short circuit connection between an artery and a vein. Normal blood flow takes place from the heart through the arteries to the smallest blood vessels at the individual organs and from there … AV fistula

Symptoms of AV fistula | AV fistula

Symptoms of AV fistula Since an AV fistula can basically occur in any part of the body, there are also a variety of possible symptoms that can indicate it. In general, the AV fistula can cause pain or a feeling of pressure. Specific symptoms can be seen in the brain, for example, in the case … Symptoms of AV fistula | AV fistula

How AV fistulas are diagnosed | AV fistula

How AV fistulas are diagnosed For the diagnosis of an AV fistula, an imaging examination of the blood vessels must be performed. There are various methods for these so-called angiographies, such as DSA (digital subtractive angiography), in which X-rays are used to visualise the vessels. An alternative is MR angiography (magnetic resonance), which does not … How AV fistulas are diagnosed | AV fistula