Baffle (medicine)
Baffle (medicine)
Baffle (pronounced: /ˈbafəl/) is a medical term used to describe a surgical procedure or device that redirects the flow of blood or other bodily fluids. The term is derived from the French word bafouer, meaning to mock or deceive, as the procedure or device 'deceives' the normal flow of fluid.
Etymology
The term 'baffle' in the context of medicine is believed to have been first used in the 20th century. It is derived from the French word bafouer, which means to mock or deceive. This is in reference to the way a baffle redirects the flow of blood or other bodily fluids in a manner that is different from the body's natural flow.
Usage
In medicine, a baffle is often used in cardiac surgeries to redirect the flow of blood. This is particularly common in surgeries to correct congenital heart defects, where the normal flow of blood is not efficient or safe.
For example, in the Mustard procedure, a baffle is used to redirect oxygenated and deoxygenated blood to the correct chambers of the heart. Similarly, in the Fontan procedure, a baffle is used to direct blood from the inferior vena cava to the pulmonary arteries, bypassing the right heart.
Related Terms
- Cardiac surgery: A field of medicine focused on surgical treatment of conditions affecting the heart.
- Congenital heart defect: A defect in the structure of the heart and great vessels that is present at birth.
- Mustard procedure: A surgical procedure used to correct transposition of the great arteries (TGA).
- Fontan procedure: A surgical procedure used to treat a variety of congenital heart defects.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Baffle (medicine)
- Wikipedia's article - Baffle (medicine)
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