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Anastomotic
Anastomotic (pronunciation: /ˌanəstəˈmɒtɪk/) is a term used in the medical field to describe the connection or opening between two things, particularly in reference to tubular structures such as blood vessels or loops of intestine.
Etymology
The term "anastomotic" is derived from the Greek word "anastomosis" which means "a providing of an outlet".
Related Terms
- Anastomosis: The surgical connection of separate or severed tubular hollow organs to form a continuous channel as between two blood vessels, or between two sections of intestine.
- End-to-end anastomosis: A type of anastomosis where the two ends of the tubular structures are directly connected.
- End-to-side anastomosis: A type of anastomosis where the end of one tubular structure is connected to the side of another.
- Side-to-side anastomosis: A type of anastomosis where the sides of two tubular structures are connected.
- Anastomotic leak: A complication of anastomosis surgery where the connection leaks fluid.
- Anastomotic stricture: A narrowing of the anastomosis, which can cause blockage or restriction of flow.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anastomotic
- Wikipedia's article - Anastomotic
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