Bridge

Bridge (medical)

Bridge (pronounced: /brij/) is a term used in various fields of medicine to denote a connection or a link between two structures.

Etymology

The term 'bridge' originates from the Old English 'brycg', which means a structure carrying a pathway or roadway over a depression or obstacle.

In Dentistry

In dentistry, a dental bridge is a type of prosthesis used to replace one or more missing teeth. The bridge is anchored to the adjacent teeth, known as abutment teeth, and spans the gap where the teeth are missing.

In Cardiology

In cardiology, bridging therapy refers to the use of short-acting anticoagulants to 'bridge' the gap when a patient needs to stop taking a long-acting anticoagulant for a short period, usually before surgery.

In Neurology

In neurology, a nerve bridge is a surgical technique used to repair damaged nerves by connecting the ends of the severed nerve with a graft.

In Pulmonology

In pulmonology, a bronchial bridge is a rare anatomical variation where a bronchus, or airway in the lung, passes over the aorta.

Related Terms

• Abutment (dentistry)
• Anticoagulant
• Prosthesis
• Nerve graft
• Bronchus
• Aorta

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Bridge
• Wikipedia's article - Bridge

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