Kateeterpõhised

Kateeterpõhised refers to a category of medical devices or procedures that involve the use of a catheter. A catheter is a thin, flexible tube that can be inserted into a body cavity, duct, or vessel to drain fluid, introduce medication, or perform surgical interventions. The term "kateeterpõhised" itself is Estonian and directly translates to "catheter-based."

Catheter-based procedures have become a cornerstone of modern medicine across various specialties. In cardiology, for instance, cardiac catheterization allows for the diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions, including angioplasty and stenting to open blocked arteries. In urology, catheters are commonly used to drain the bladder, relieve urinary obstruction, or administer medication directly to the bladder.

The application of catheter-based techniques extends to neurology for procedures like cerebral angiography or neurointervention to treat strokes. Gastroenterology utilizes catheters for diagnostic imaging or therapeutic interventions within the digestive tract. Minimally invasive surgery often relies on catheter-based approaches, reducing recovery time and patient discomfort compared to traditional open surgery.

The development of advanced catheter materials and designs has continually improved the safety and efficacy of these procedures. Innovations such as steerable catheters, drug-eluting catheters, and specialized imaging guidance systems have expanded the scope and precision of catheter-based interventions. These techniques are characterized by their ability to access internal body structures through small openings, thereby minimizing trauma to surrounding tissues.