percutaneous
percutaneous
Definition
per·cu·ta·neous (pʉr′kyo̵̅o̅ tā′nē əs)
per′·cu·ta′·neous·ly adverb
percutaneous
Usage Examples
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.
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