Postcutting balloon

What does "Postcutting balloon" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

A postcutting balloon is a medical tool used during certain procedures to treat blocked or narrowed blood vessels. It's a small, flexible tube with a tiny balloon at its tip. After a doctor makes an initial cut or opening in the blockage, this balloon is inflated to further widen the vessel and improve blood flow. The term "postcutting" refers to the fact that this balloon is used after the initial cut has been made.

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