Intracranial Phlebectomy with Anastomosis
Intracranial Phlebectomy with Anastomosis
Definition
The surgical removal of a vein within the brain and the subsequent reconnection of the remaining portions of that vein, or connection to another vein, to maintain cerebral blood flow.
Also known as Intracranial Phlebectomy with Anastomosis — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C0191029 per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Craniocervical region | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |