Aortaksi

Aortaksi is a term that refers to the surgical procedure of performing an aortotomy and then closing it. An aortotomy is an incision made into the aorta, the largest artery in the body. This procedure is typically part of a larger cardiac surgery, such as aortic valve replacement or repair of the aorta itself. When surgeons need to access the aortic valve or a section of the aorta for repair, they must make an incision into the aortic wall. This is the aortotomy. After the necessary repairs or replacements are completed, the aortotomy is then meticulously closed, often with sutures. The term "aortaksi," while not a standard medical term found in many dictionaries, describes this complete surgical act of incising and then closing the aorta. It emphasizes the closure aspect following the initial incision. The success of aortaksi relies on precise surgical technique to ensure the aorta is sealed effectively, preventing bleeding and maintaining blood flow to the rest of the body.