Revascularization 1760203 223820989 2008-07-05T23:53:06Z RDBrown 539176 => Cite Journal with Wikipedia template filling, add reflist '''Revascularization''' is the process of restoring the functionality of an affected [[organ (anatomy)|organ]]. The term derives from the prefix [[re-]], in this case meaning "restoration" and [[vasculature]], which refers to the circulatory structures of an organ. Revascularization involves a thorough analysis and [[diagnosis]] and treatment of the existing diseased vasculature of the affected organ, and can be aided by the use of different imaging modalities such as [[magnetic resonance imaging]], [[PET scan]], [[CT scan]], and [[X ray]] fluoroscopy. This is a concept important in the subdisciplines of [[biomedicine]] which are concerned with the rehabilitation of important organs, such as the [[heart]], [[liver]], and [[lungs]]. The term revascularization is also used in conjunction with other medical terms such as [[angioplasty]], [[cardiac]], and [[myocardial]] to denote specific forms of revascularization techniques. Treatment for [[gangrene]] often requires revascularization, if possible. The [[surgery]] is also indicated to repair [[ischemia]] (inadequate [[tissue (biology)|tissue]] [[perfusion]]) in some forms of [[chronic wound]]s, such as [[diabetes|diabetic]] ulcers <ref>{{cite journal |author=Gottrup F |title=A specialized wound-healing center concept: importance of a multidisciplinary department structure and surgical treatment facilities in the treatment of chronic wounds |journal=Am. J. Surg. |volume=187 |issue=5A |pages=38S–43S |year=2004 |month=May |pmid=15147991 |doi=10.1016/S0002-9610(03)00303-9 |url=}}</ref>. ==References== {{reflist}} [[Category:cardiovascular system]] [[Category:Vascular surgery]] {{circulatory-stub}}