Embolectomy
Embolectomy
Embolectomy (pronounced: em-boh-LEK-toh-mee) is a surgical procedure performed to remove an embolus or blood clot that has lodged in a blood vessel and is obstructing the flow of blood.
Etymology
The term "embolectomy" is derived from the Greek words "embolus" meaning stopper or plug, and "ektome" meaning excision or removal.
Procedure
During an embolectomy, a surgeon makes an incision in the blood vessel where the embolus is located. A special instrument called an embolectomy catheter is then inserted into the blood vessel to remove the clot. The procedure is typically performed under general anesthesia.
Related Terms
- Embolus: A blood clot, air bubble, piece of fatty deposit, or other object that has been carried in the bloodstream to lodge in a vessel and cause an embolism.
- Embolectomy catheter: A special instrument used in embolectomy procedures to remove the embolus.
- Embolism: The sudden blockage of a blood vessel by an embolus.
- Thrombectomy: A surgical procedure to remove a blood clot from inside an artery or vein.
See Also
- Thrombolysis: The breakdown (lysis) of blood clots by pharmacological means.
- Angioplasty: The technique of mechanically widening obstructed arteries.
- Stent: A small mesh tube that’s used to treat narrow or weak arteries.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Embolectomy
- Wikipedia's article - Embolectomy
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