Performed through the skin, as injection of radiopaque material in radiological examination or the removal of tissue for biopsy accomplished by a needle.
Something performed through the skin, rather through an open surgical cut.
a procedure that is performed through the skin.
procedures that are performed through the skin. Cryosurgery is a percutaneous procedure, because the cryoprobes are inserted through small holes in the skin, instead of open incisions, to reach their desired location.
refers to an exposure by injection or absorption through the skin.
Through, or by way of, the skin. Also, transdermal.
Denoting the passage of substances through unbroken skin, for example, by needle puncture, including introduction of wires and catheters.
A semi-invasive technique performed through the skin, such as the administration of acupuncture needles.
Procedure done through a puncture in the skin, typically by a needle or through a very narrow cannula.
Performed through a small opening in the skin.
Passage or absorption of substances into the body through unbroken skin.
A term meaning through the skin.
Through the skin. Some injections are given percutaneously
Effected through the skin; introduction of an endocardial lead through a small puncture in the skin and into a vein.
Through the skin following application on the skin.
Through the skin, such as applying an ointment with medication or injection by needle.
To place or perform a procedure underneath the skin. No incision (cutting) is necessary.
Absorption (or passing) of substances into the body through the skin.
Performed through a cut in the skin
(PUR-kyoo- TAY-nee-us) -- Passing through the skin.
Through the skin. When referring to “percutaneous procedures” in treating TN, it means a type of surgery in which the surgeon inserts a needle or electrode through the cheek as opposed to entering the skull.
Literally means through the skin. Several different types of kidney stone procedures can be done by surgically creating a passage directly into the central, open part of the kidney and passing a variety of probes, graspers, stents, catheters and other devices through the passage and into the kidney. This approach is very useful for large or complicated stones.
Passage through the skin.
Introduced through the skin.
In surgery, percutaneous pertains to any medical procedure where access to inner organs or other tissue is done via needle-puncture of the skin, rather than by using an "open" approach where inner organs or tissue are exposed (typically with the use of a scalpel).