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Arteriotomy
Introduction
Arteriotomy is a medical term for an opening or cut of an artery wall. Also called arterotomy. Used mainly in vascular surgery.
Either a transverse or a longitudinal incision can be made.
Editor-In-Chief: Template:WikiDoc Cardiology News C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]