Residual stenosis

What does "Residual stenosis" 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

Residual stenosis is a medical term that refers to a remaining or leftover narrowing in a blood vessel or other tubular organ or structure in the body. This can occur after a procedure or treatment that was meant to widen or unblock the vessel. The term "residual" means that some of the narrowing still exists after the treatment. This can affect the flow of blood or other fluids in the body.

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