Valvulotomy
Valvulotomy
Valvulotomy (pronunciation: val-vyoo-lot-uh-mee) is a surgical procedure that involves the cutting of a valve to alleviate constriction or stenosis. This procedure is often performed on the heart valves, particularly the mitral valve, in a process known as a Mitral Valvulotomy.
Etymology
The term "Valvulotomy" is derived from the Latin word 'valvula', meaning 'small valve', and the Greek word 'tome', meaning 'cutting'.
Procedure
In a Valvulotomy, the surgeon makes an incision into the valve to widen it and improve blood flow. This procedure is typically performed when the valve has become narrowed or stenotic, often due to conditions such as Rheumatic Heart Disease or Congenital Heart Disease.
Related Terms
- Valvuloplasty: A procedure that reshapes or repairs a heart valve without removing it.
- Stenosis: The abnormal narrowing of a passage in the body.
- Mitral Valve: One of the four valves in the heart, located between the left atrium and the left ventricle.
- Rheumatic Heart Disease: A condition in which the heart valves are damaged by rheumatic fever.
- Congenital Heart Disease: A problem with the heart's structure and function that is present at birth.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Valvulotomy
- Wikipedia's article - Valvulotomy
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