Angiorrhaphy is a surgical procedure that involves the stitching or suturing of a blood vessel. This technique is typically performed to repair a blood vessel that has been damaged due to injury, disease, or surgical complications.
During an angiorrhaphy, the surgeon carefully identifies the affected vessel and then uses sutures to close the tear or rupture. The primary goal of this procedure is to restore normal blood flow and prevent further complications, such as excessive bleeding or ischemia (lack of blood supply to tissues).
Angiorrhaphy can be essential in surgeries where significant blood vessels are involved, and the precise repair of these vessels can be critical for a successful outcome. The success of the procedure largely depends on the surgeon’s skill and the condition of the surrounding tissues.