Vascular surgical procedures

hole or small passage which moves, or allows movement of, fluid from one part of the body to another

small medical appliance that is installed beneath the skin

Endarterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the atheromatous plaque material, or blockage, in the lining of an artery constricted by the buildup of deposits. It is carried out by separating the plaque from the arterial wall. These procedures are commonly performed in the carotid arteries, pulmonary arteries, coronary arteries, branches of the aorta, and femoral arteries. The goal is for the patient to have restored circulation and avoid complications associated with a lack of oxygen by removing the plaque.thumb|left|Atherosclerotic plaque from a carotid endarterectomy specimen|319x319px A

"beating heart" surgery

surgical subspecialty

surgical operation to remove a blood clot from an pulmonary artery

A phlebectomy, or vein stripping, is a surgical procedure done under general or local anaesthetic to aid in the treatment of varicose veins and other manifestations of chronic venous disease. The vein "stripped" (pulled out from under the skin using minimal incisions) is usually the great saphenous vein. The surgery involves making incisions (usually the groin and medial thigh), followed by insertion of a special metal or plastic wire into the vein. The vein is attached to the wire and then pulled out from the body. The incisions are stitched up and pressure dressings are often applied to the