Modifies a noun

• gastrostomy: Percutaneous gastrostomy is a technique whereby a narrow plastic tube is placed through the skin, directly into your stomach.

• nephrostomy: Percutaneous nephrostomy is considered a very safe procedure, designed to save you having a larger operation.

• tracheostomy: Conclusion Percutaneous tracheostomy is a useful procedure for airway management in ICU.

• nephrolithotomy: It has been decided that a percutaneous nephrolithotomy is the best way of dealing with your stone.

• valvuloplasty: Percutaneous fetal balloon valvuloplasty for pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum New NICE guideline.

• fixation: Followed by bone grafting and percutaneous screw fixation to support joint and graft.

Used with adjective complement

• call: This procedure is called percutaneous, meaning through the skin, biliary drainage.