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anastomosis

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anastomosis

In medicine, a connection between two vessels (usually blood vessels) in the body. Surgical anastomosis involves the deliberate joining of two vessels or hollow parts of an organ; for example, when part of the intestine has been removed and the remaining free ends are brought together and stitched.
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Approximately 7 mm of involved facial nerve was resected, and a primary anastomosis was performed.
Endolymphatic sac tumor: a report of 3 cases and discussion of ... by Maceri, Dennis / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
His surgery involved a medium sternotomy, left internal mammary artery (LIMA) harvesting with anastomosis of the LIMA sequentially to LAD and LADD, His cardiac anaesthetic included midazolam, fentanyl, pancuronium and propofol and his total cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) time was 55 minutes with minimal blood loss.
Recent advances in the management of cardiothoracic patients by Garner, Kirsten / Australian Nursing Journal
The medial edges of the sternohyoid muscles were sutured to the fascia of the dorsolateral-lateral aspect of the trachea to decrease the tension on the skin to mucosa anastomosis and thereby decrease the tendency for dehiscence.
Inhaled Concentrated Ambient Particles Are Associated with ... by Godleski, John J. / Environmental Health Perspectives
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