Catheterization

Use or insertion of a tubular device into a duct, blood vessel, hollow organ, or body cavity for injecting or withdrawing fluids for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. It differs from INTUBATION in that the tube here is used to restore or maintain patency in obstructions.

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Tree Number(s): E02.148, E05.157

MeSH Unique ID: D002404

Entry Terms:

• Catheterizations
• Cannulation
• Cannulations

See Also:

• Catheters, Indwelling
• Venous Cutdown

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Therapeutics
Catheterization
Angioplasty
Angioplasty, Balloon +
Angioplasty, Laser +
Atherectomy +
Balloon Embolectomy
Balloon Occlusion
Uterine Balloon Tamponade
Balloon Valvuloplasty
Cardiac Catheterization
Catheterization, Swan-Ganz
Left Atrial Appendage Closure
Catheterization, Central Venous
Catheterization, Peripheral
Catheterization, Swan-Ganz
Urinary Catheterization
Intermittent Urethral Catheterization

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Investigative Techniques
Catheterization
Angioplasty
Angioplasty, Balloon +
Angioplasty, Laser +
Atherectomy +
Balloon Embolectomy
Balloon Occlusion
Uterine Balloon Tamponade
Balloon Valvuloplasty
Cardiac Catheterization
Catheterization, Swan-Ganz
Left Atrial Appendage Closure
Catheterization, Central Venous
Catheterization, Peripheral
Catheterization, Swan-Ganz
Urinary Catheterization
Intermittent Urethral Catheterization