The first dialysis shunts at the Hospital Diospi Suyana

Vascular surgeon Dr Thomas Tielmann opens a new chapter

A dialysis shunt is an abnormal connection between an artery and a vein. During a dialysis treatment such a bypass is created on purpose in order to achieve a higher blood flow.

On 22nd October Dr Tielmann met nephrologist, Dr Rios, at the State Hospital Antonio Lorena in Cusco and learnt that countless dialysis patients are waiting to receive a shunt. On the spot both doctors agreed a cooperation.

On 23rd November the time had finally come: our vascular surgeon performed the first three dialysis shunts at the missionary hospital. The patients, who had waited months for their operation, are incredibly grateful. After this good start we can offer such shunts as a routine operation at the Hospital Diospi Suyana.

During the operation.
Dr Tielmann and the patient after the operation.

We congratulate Dr Tielmann mostly heartily to this success.

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