Thrombectomy: Definition from Answers.com

Intervention: Thrombectomy
ICD-10 code:
ICD-9 code:	38.0
MeSH	D017131
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A thrombectomy is the excision of an abnormal or dangerous thrombus (blood clot). It is performed intraluminally (meaning directly in the cavity of a vessel) using a balloon catheter. The thrombus is then either pressed against the walls in order to restore at least part of the natural lumen; or the balloon is 'opened' after the thrombus and then carefully moved retrogradely so that the clot can be drawn out of the vessel.

Thrombectomies usually occur as a result of thrombosis or a blood clot in a vein or artery. Thrombectomies can be used to clear a blockage in a fistula (AV fistulas used for dialysis kidney treatment).

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Carotid stenosis	Carotid endarterectomy · Carotid stenting

Varicose veins	Ambulatory phlebectomy · Laser ablation · Sclerotherapy · Vein stripping

Peripheral arterial occlusive disease	Angioplasty with/out Stenting · Balloon embolectomy · Peripheral arterial bypass surgery · Thrombectomy

Portal hypertension	Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) · Distal splenorenal shunt procedure

Other vascular procedures	Venous cutdown · Cardiopulmonary bypass · Cardioplegia · Hemodialysis/Hemofiltration · Revascularization

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