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percutaneous Definition

per·cu·ta·neous (pʉr′kyo̵̅o̅ tānē əs)

adjective

effected or introduced through the skin, as by rubbing, injection, etc.

Etymology: per- + cutaneous

percutaneous Related Forms
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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