Revision
Revision (medical)
Revision (pronunciation: /rɪˈvɪʒ.ən/), in the context of medicine, refers to the process of reevaluating and modifying a previously performed medical procedure or treatment. The term is most commonly used in the field of surgery, where it denotes a second operation performed to correct or improve the results of an initial surgery.
Etymology
The term "revision" originates from the Latin word "revisio", which means "a seeing again". In the medical context, it implies a reevaluation or a second look at a previously performed procedure.
Related Terms
- Reoperation: A general term for any operation performed after the initial one. A revision is a type of reoperation.
- Revision surgery: A surgery performed to correct or improve the results of an initial surgery.
- Revision arthroplasty: A specific type of revision surgery that involves replacing a worn-out artificial joint.
- Revision rhinoplasty: A specific type of revision surgery that involves correcting or improving the results of a previous nose surgery.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Revision
- Wikipedia's article - Revision
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