Subway
Subway (Medicine)
Subway (/ˈsʌbweɪ/) is a term used in the field of medicine to describe a type of surgical procedure. The term is derived from the Latin sub meaning "under" and via meaning "way".
Definition
In medical context, a subway refers to a surgical technique where a tunnel or passageway is created under the skin or through tissue. This is often done to facilitate the placement of medical devices such as catheters or stents, or to create a new route for the flow of body fluids.
Usage
The term is often used in the context of cardiovascular surgery, orthopedic surgery, and neurosurgery. For example, in cardiovascular surgery, a subway procedure might be used to place a pacemaker or defibrillator under the skin. In orthopedic surgery, it might be used to create a tunnel for a ligament or tendon graft. In neurosurgery, it might be used to reroute cerebrospinal fluid.
Related Terms
- Tunneling (surgery): A similar procedure where a tunnel is created through tissue.
- Stent: A tube-shaped device that can be placed in a subway to keep it open.
- Catheter: A flexible tube that can be inserted into a subway to allow the passage of fluids.
Etymology
The term "subway" in this context is derived from the Latin sub meaning "under" and via meaning "way". It was first used in this context in the early 20th century.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Subway
- Wikipedia's article - Subway
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski