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Here is are some frequently asked questions about stents and related subjects. You will find free information on Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery, Endoscopy, and more. If you feel you or someone you love has suffered because of TAXUS stents, please fill out our simple form, and get a free case evaluation.
- Which types of surgeries are stents commonly used in?
- What is Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery?
- What is Endoscopy?
Which types of surgeries are stents commonly used in?
Angioplasty is the mechanical dilation of an artery that have been obstructed, generally due to atheroma (the lesion of atherosclerosis).
Bronchoscopy is the visualization of the lower airways using a flexible or rigid endoscope. Bronchoscopy is often performed for diagnostic purposes (diagnosis of tumor, bleeding, infection, or trauma).
Restenosis literally means the reoccurrence of stenosis. This is
usually restenosis of an artery, or other blood vessel, but possibly any hollow
organ that has been "unblocked". This term is common in vascular surgery,
cardiac surgery or interventional cardiology following angioplasty, all branches
of medicine that frequently treat stenotic lesions.
What is Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery?
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Artery Bypass Surgery Resource Page.
In summary, A coronary artery
bypass graft (CABG) or heart bypass is a surgical procedure performed in
patients with coronary artery disease for the relief of angina and possible
improved heart muscle function. Veins or arteries from elsewhere in the
patient's body are grafted from the aorta to the coronary arteries, bypassing
coronary artery narrowing caused by atherosclerosis and improving the blood
supply to the heart muscle.
First, the sternum is cut down the middle with a special bone saw and the
chest opened (a procedure known as median sternotomy). Depending on a number of
factors, the surgeon may decide to place the patient on cardiopulmonary bypass
("on-pump") or use suction-stabilizing devices to hold the heart still while
sewing the anastomoses ("off-pump"). Blood vessels are harvested from elsewhere
in the body for grafting. Sometimes artery end branches supplying tissues near
the heart are rerouted to create the bypass.
What is Endoscopy?
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Resource Page.
In summary, Endoscopy is a minimally invasive
diagnostic medical procedure used to evaluate the interior surfaces of an organ
by inserting a small scope in the body, often but not necessarily through a
natural body opening. Through the scope, one is able to see lesions.
An instrument may not only provide an image but also enable taking small biopsies and retrieve foreign objects. Endoscopy is the vehicle for minimally invasive surgery.
Many endoscopic procedures are relatively painless and only associated with mild discomfort, though patients are sedated for most procedures. Complications are rare but may include perforation of the organ under inspection with the endoscope or biopsy instrument. If this occurs, surgery may be required to repair the injury.
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