Glossary/Surgical Procedures

Concomitant Procedure.

An additional surgical procedure performed at the same time as the primary operation. For example, a Maze procedure for atrial fibrillation performed during a mitral valve repair. Reduces the need for a separate surgery.

Definition

What is concomitant procedure?

An additional surgical procedure performed at the same time as the primary operation. For example, a Maze procedure for atrial fibrillation performed during a mitral valve repair. Reduces the need for a separate surgery.

Related Terms

Related glossary terms.

Maze Procedure
A surgical treatment for atrial fibrillation performed during open-heart surgery. Creates a patte...
CABG
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. An open-heart surgery that creates new routes for blood to flow ...
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