Plan - Circulation Procedures Flashcards
anastomosis
creation of an opening between two normally separate structures
aneurysmectomy
surgical removal of an aneurysm
angioplasty
surgical reconstruction of a vessel
angiorrhaphy
suture of a vessel
aortorrhaphy
suture of the aorta
aortotomy
incision into the aorta
arteriectomy
surgical removal of an artery
arterioplasty
surgical reconstruction of an artery
arteriorrhaphy
suture of an artery
atherectomy
surgical removal of fatty plaque within an artery
embolectomy
surgical removal of an embolus
endarterectomy
surgical removal of the inside of an artery
phlebectomy
surgical removal of a vein
phlebophlebostomy
procedure to create an opening between two veins
varicotomy
surgical removal of a varicose vein