APPARATUS FOR CONFIGURING AN ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA

摘要

An embodiment of the invention relates to an apparatus for supporting first (AR) and second (VN) blood vessels connected by an anastomosis at a fistula (AVJ), the apparatus comprising: a coupler (120) that seats on and couples to the first blood vessel; and a sleeve (110) connected to the coupler that ensheathes a portion of the second blood vessel in the vicinity of the fistula.