End-to-side anastomosis
End-to-side anastomosis is a surgical technique used to make a new connection between two structures. It is often used in gastrointestinal, vascular, and neurosurgical procedures.
Pronunciation
End-to-side anastomosis is pronounced as /ˌend-tə-ˈsīd ˌa-nə-ˈstȯ-mə-səs/.
Etymology
The term "anastomosis" comes from the Greek word "anastomosis" which means "opening" or "mouth". The prefix "end-to-side" describes the method of connection, where the end of one structure is connected to the side of another.
Procedure
In an end-to-side anastomosis, the end of one vessel or organ is surgically connected to the side of another. This is often done to bypass a blockage or to re-route blood flow or other bodily fluids. The procedure is commonly used in coronary artery bypass surgery, where a vein from the leg is connected to the coronary artery to bypass a blockage.
Related Terms
- Anastomosis: A surgical connection between two structures. It can be end-to-end, end-to-side, or side-to-side.
- End-to-end anastomosis: A type of anastomosis where the ends of two structures are connected.
- Side-to-side anastomosis: A type of anastomosis where the sides of two structures are connected.
- Bypass surgery: A surgical procedure to create a new pathway for blood flow or other bodily fluids.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on End-to-side anastomosis
- Wikipedia's article - End-to-side anastomosis
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