Venous Cutdown

Synonyms

Cutdown, Vein

Cutdown, Venous

Cutdowns, Vein

Cutdowns, Venous

Vein Cutdown

Vein Cutdowns

Venostomies

Venostomy

Venous Cutdowns

Creation of a small incised opening in a vein to permit the passage of a needle or cannula for withdrawal of blood, administration of medication, or in diagnostic or therapeutic catheterization. (Dorland, 28th ed.; Stedman, 26th ed.)