Recently, in one of the many online threads about dialysis, I ran across a comment concerning a system called “Ellipsys.” The thread suggested that this methodology was superior to the extant fistula methodology. The commenters were very positive.
Although I am on Peritoneal Dialysis and, as such, do not require “blood access” per se, it might appear that such methodology has no bearing on my situation. While this may be true in the short term, I have been led to believe that at some point, I will have to shift over to hemo. With this in mind, the following brief overview of what “Ellipsys” is all about is followed by a video explanation is provided for your edification.
From Perplexity.AI:
“The Ellipsys Vascular Access System is a medical device used to create an arteriovenous (AV) fistula, which is a connection between an artery and a vein in the arm for patients with kidney failure who require hemodialysis. The device uses a minimally invasive procedure to create the AV fistula, which can reduce the risk of complications and shorten recovery time compared to traditional surgical methods. The procedure involves inserting a catheter into the artery and vein in the arm and using radiofrequency energy to create a connection between them. The Ellipsys Vascular Access System has been approved for use in Europe and the United States.“