Category: V
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Videoscope
A flexible surgical camera that captures video imagery akin to that of a top-tier camcorder.
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Video-assisted thoracic surgery
A method employed to assist in the insertion of chest tubes or during decortications in the management of advanced empyema.
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Vibroacoustic stimulation
Within the context of a biophysical profile, an artificial larynx is utilized to generate a robust sound intended to “stimulate” the fetus.
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Vestibular system
The region within the inner ear responsible for preserving equilibrium.
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Vertebrobasilar arteries
Prominent blood vessels that supply blood to the brain, situated at the posterior base of the skull.
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Ventricular shunt
A catheter inserted into one of the cerebrospinal fluid-filled cavities within the brain (ventricles) to remove surplus fluid and alleviate pressure.
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Ventricular drain
Employed for assessing the pressure within the cranium or alleviating an obstruction in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) circulation.
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Venovenous bypass
The form of ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) that delivers exclusive assistance to the lungs, employing a tube inserted into the jugular vein.
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Venous valves
Creases found on the interior surface of veins that inhibit the retrograde flow of blood.
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Venous stasis disease
A state characterized by the accumulation of blood in the veins of the lower leg, potentially resulting in swelling, tissue harm, and the development of agonizing sores or ulcers.