érsebészetben

Érsebészet, also known as vascular surgery, is a surgical specialty focused on the diagnosis and management of diseases affecting the vascular system. This system includes arteries, veins, and lymphatic vessels throughout the body, excluding those within the heart and brain, which are typically handled by cardiac and neurosurgeons respectively. Érsebészet addresses a wide range of conditions, from blockages and narrowing of blood vessels to aneurysms (bulges in vessel walls) and venous insufficiency.

The scope of érsebészet is broad, encompassing both open surgical procedures and minimally invasive endovascular techniques. Open surgery involves traditional incisions to access and repair or bypass diseased vessels. Endovascular surgery, on the other hand, uses catheters and guidewires inserted through small puncture sites to treat conditions from within the blood vessels. This often involves angioplasty to widen narrowed arteries, stenting to keep them open, or embolization to block abnormal blood flow.

Common conditions treated by vascular surgeons include peripheral artery disease (PAD), which affects circulation in the limbs, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a condition involving blood clots in deep veins, and varicose veins. They also manage complex aortic aneurysms and dissections, as well as carotid artery disease, which can lead to stroke. Érsebészet plays a crucial role in preventing serious complications like limb loss, stroke, and organ damage, significantly improving patient outcomes and quality of life. Diagnosis typically involves imaging techniques such as ultrasound, CT scans, and angiography.