valvotomy
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Definition
Noun: - A surgical procedure involving an incision into a narrowed (stenosed) cardiac valve to relieve the obstruction and improve blood flow.
Usage
- The term is used specifically in medical contexts to describe a precise surgical intervention on a heart valve.
- It is a technical term, most commonly encountered in medical literature, surgical reports, and clinical discussions.
Examples
- The patient underwent a valvotomy to treat severe mitral stenosis.
- Percutaneous balloon valvotomy is a less invasive alternative to open-heart surgery for some patients.
- The success of the valvotomy was confirmed by post-operative echocardiography.
Advanced Usage
- Commissurotomy: This is a specific type of valvotomy where the fused commissures (the points where the valve leaflets meet) of a heart valve are cut to restore proper opening.
- The term is often modified by the valve involved (e.g., , ) or the technique used (e.g., , ).
Variants and Related Words
- Valvulotomy: A synonym for valvotomy, with identical meaning.
- Valvuloplasty: A related but broader term for surgical repair of a valve, which may include procedures other than incision (e.g., reshaping, patching).
- Valvotomy is itself a compound word, formed from "valve" + "-tomy" (a suffix meaning "cutting" or "incision").
Synonyms
- Valvulotomy
- Commissurotomy (a specific subtype)
Antonyms
- Valve replacement: A surgical procedure where the diseased valve is removed and replaced with a mechanical or biological prosthesis, as opposed to being repaired via incision.
Noun
- incision into a stenosed cardiac valve to relieve the obstruction