Arteriotomy

Arteriotomy (or arterotomy) is a medical term for an opening or

Arteriotomy
cut of an artery wall.[1] It is a common step in many vascular
surgical procedures and operations. The corresponding term for an ICD- 38.98 (http://icd9cm.chrisendr
incision into a vein is a venotomy. 9- es.com/index.php?srchtype=
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Either a transverse or a longitudinal incision can be made (with t=Search&action=search)
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
1. Kirk, R. M.; Winslet, Marc C. (2007). Essential General Surgical Operations (https://books.go
ogle.com/books?id=T4bUKXR508wC&q=Arteriotomy). Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 261.
ISBN 978-0443103148. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
2. Wahlberg, Eric; Goldstone, Jerry (2017). Emergency Vascular Surgery: A Practical Guide (htt
ps://books.google.com/books?id=U248DwAAQBAJ&q=Arteriotomy). Springer. p. 201.
ISBN 9783662540190. Retrieved 8 November 2017.

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