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a surgical procedure that joins the superior vena cava and the pulmonary artery
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What is surgical connection of two segments of an artery?
Arterial anastomosis
What is an example of an anastomosis in the head and neck region?
Circle of Willis in the head between branches of internal carotid artery Micro-Anastomosis between arterial supply of some organs
The internal carotids and the basilar artery are interconnected by what anastomosis?
Cerebral arterial circle AKA Circle of Willis
What is the arterial venous anastomosis?
An arterial anastomosis is when more than one artery fuses before giving rise to arterioles. An arterial anastomosis in effect provides an insurance policy for capillary beds: If one artery is compressed or blocked, the others can continue to deliver blood to the capillary bed, and dependent tissues will not be damaged. Arterial anastomoses occur in the brain, in the coronary circulation, and in many other sites as well.
Function of an anastomosis?
it is important especially in joints where joint movements can impede major arterial channels to supply blood to the joint, therefore anastomosis helps to insure blood flow. Besides this, anastomosis is important when a major artery has been blocked and the blood then can be carried through anastomotic arteries.
How do you perform an anastomosis?
For example in dialysis, a shunt is made where an artery and a vein are joined together, usually around the wrist area. Student Doctor.
What does a Heart-lung machine do for caval-pulmonary artery anastomosis?
what does a heart-lung machine do for caval-pulmonary artey anastomosis
When was Clostera anastomosis created?
Clostera anastomosis was created in 1758.
What is the union of two arteries called?
arterial anastomosis
What is the plural form of anastomosis?
The plural form for anastomosis is anastomoses.
What is an anastomosis?
Between two structures, an anastomosis is a surgical connection.
What is the medical term meaning surgical reconnection of the gastrointestinal organs?
Anastomosis
