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.)