Arteriotomy
| Arteriotomy | |
|---|---|
| ICD-9-CM | 38.98 |
Arteriotomy (or arterotomy) is a medical term for an opening or cut of an
venotomy
.
Either a transverse or a longitudinal incision can be made (with respect to the direction of the artery), depending on the situation. The incision is typically made with a scalpel and extended with surgical scissors.[2]
See also
- List of surgeries by type
References
- ISBN 978-0443103148. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
- ISBN 9783662540190. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
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