Valvulotomie
Valvulotomy, also spelled valvulotomie in French, is a surgical procedure that involves incising or destroying a valve to relieve obstruction or abnormal flow. The goal is to disrupt valvular tissue so that blood can flow more freely in the desired direction. The term applies to both cardiac and venous valves, depending on the context.
Cardiac valvulotomy: Historically, valvulotomy was used to treat stenotic or obstructed heart valves, particularly in congenital
Venous valvulotomy: In vascular surgery, valvulotomy describes destroying or incising valves within a vein to create
Outcomes and risks: Valvulotomy can relieve obstruction and improve flow, but carries risks such as bleeding,
History and context: The procedure dates to the early era of cardiac and vascular surgery and remains