Relief for Dialysis Patients as Specialists Join RNT Hospital


Relief for Dialysis Patients as Specialists Join RNT Hospital

AV Fistula will now be created at RNT Hospital; with the new appointments, kidney and plastic surgery patients will get free treatment in the city hospital without needing to go to private or Ahmedabad hospitals

 
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Udaipur, January 14, 2025 - The State Government has appointed two specialist doctors for Nephrology and Plastic Surgery at the Super Speciality Department of RNT Hospital, Udaipur, thus providing relief to kidney and plastic surgery patients in the city. Henceforth, these patients will not have to seek treatment at private hospitals or travel to Ahmedabad for care under specialists. Under the Chief Minister's Ayushman Aarogya Yojana, these patients will now receive free treatment at RNT Hospital.

Dr Pankaj Beniwal, a professor and senior doctor from SMS Jaipur, has been appointed to the Nephrology Department, while Dr Vikas Chaudhary of AIIMS, has joined as a plastic surgeon.

Another major thumbs up for dialysis patients is that they will also be able to get their AV Fistula created at RNT Hospital, making their surgery easier and more effective. Previously, AV Fistula procedure was not available at RNT. Now, with this facility in the Super Speciality Department, patients will be able to get their fistulas created locally.

What is AV Fistula?

AV Fistual or arteriovenous fistula is when an artery and vein are connected surgically to allow blood to flow through. For haemodialysis a fistula is required. Because blood is pumped through the dialysis machine at high speed, normal veins are not strong enough and, instead, a stronger blood vessel is required. This is created by connecting a vein to an artery either in the wrist area or upper arm. Following this connection, fast flowing blood from the artery travels up the vein. The vein gradually thickens up and enlarges turning into a “super vein” for regular dialysis. This surgery is done by vascular and plastic surgeons.S

OPD Schedule for the Doctors:

  • Nephrologist Dr Pankaj Beniwal - Wednesday and Saturday; SSB Room No. 2
  • Plastic Surgeon Dr Vikas Chaudhary - Wednesday and Saturday; SSB Room No. 10

Source: Media Reports

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