Arteriotomy
Arteriotomy (pronounced: ar-teer-ee-OT-uh-mee) is a medical procedure that involves the surgical incision of an artery. This procedure is often performed to gain access to the arterial system for interventions such as angioplasty or stent placement.
Etymology
The term "Arteriotomy" is derived from the Greek words "arteria" meaning artery, and "tomia" meaning cutting.
Procedure
During an arteriotomy, a small incision is made in the artery, usually in the femoral artery in the groin or the radial artery in the wrist. A sheath is then inserted into the artery to maintain access and prevent bleeding. Various devices and catheters can then be passed through the sheath to perform diagnostic or therapeutic procedures within the arterial system.
Related Terms
- Angioplasty: A procedure to restore blood flow through the artery.
- Stent: A small, mesh tube that’s used to treat narrow or weak arteries.
- Femoral artery: The main artery of the lower limb.
- Radial artery: The main artery of the arm.
- Catheter: A thin tube made from medical grade materials serving a broad range of functions.
Risks
As with any surgical procedure, there are risks associated with arteriotomy. These may include bleeding, infection, damage to the artery, and complications related to the specific procedure being performed.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Arteriotomy
- Wikipedia's article - Arteriotomy
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski