recanalization

[ ree-kan-l-uh-zey-shuhn, ree-kuh-nal- ]

noun

, Surgery.

1. the reopening of a previously occluded passageway within a blood vessel.

Word History and Origins

Origin of recanalization¹

First recorded in 1950–55; re- + canalize + -ation

Example Sentences

The primary issue with EVT is the risk of recanalization, or a return of blood flow into the original aneurysm.

From Forbes

Over the next few days, emboli are completely engulfed by the endothelium and extravasated into the perivascular space, leading to vessel recanalization and blood flow reestablishment.

From Science Magazine

However, we do believe structural heart interventions to be realistic therapeutic targets, including delivery and repair of cardiac valve devices, non-surgical access and closure of large transthoracic cardiac access ports, repair of other cardiac structural defects, and enhanced image guidance of peripheral artery interventions such as recanalization of chronic occlusion.”

From Forbes