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In interventional cardiology, the term debulking refers to the removal of plaque and thrombus from a blockage or lesion. Devices such as directional and [[rotational atherectomy]] are debulking devices. | |||
'''Debulking''' is the [[surgery|surgical]] removal of part of a [[cancer|malignant]] [[tumour]] which cannot be completely excised, so as to enhance the effectiveness of radiation or [[chemotherapy]]. It is used only in specific malignancies, as generally partial removal of a tumor is not considered a worthwhile intervention. [[Ovarian carcinoma]] and some types of [[brain tumor]] are debulked prior to commencing radio- or chemotherapy. It is usually a long and often complicated procedure taking several hours or more to perform, depending on internal involvement and location. | '''Debulking''' is the [[surgery|surgical]] removal of part of a [[cancer|malignant]] [[tumour]] which cannot be completely excised, so as to enhance the effectiveness of radiation or [[chemotherapy]]. It is used only in specific malignancies, as generally partial removal of a tumor is not considered a worthwhile intervention. [[Ovarian carcinoma]] and some types of [[brain tumor]] are debulked prior to commencing radio- or chemotherapy. It is usually a long and often complicated procedure taking several hours or more to perform, depending on internal involvement and location. | ||
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Overview
In interventional cardiology, the term debulking refers to the removal of plaque and thrombus from a blockage or lesion. Devices such as directional and rotational atherectomy are debulking devices.
Debulking is the surgical removal of part of a malignant tumour which cannot be completely excised, so as to enhance the effectiveness of radiation or chemotherapy. It is used only in specific malignancies, as generally partial removal of a tumor is not considered a worthwhile intervention. Ovarian carcinoma and some types of brain tumor are debulked prior to commencing radio- or chemotherapy. It is usually a long and often complicated procedure taking several hours or more to perform, depending on internal involvement and location.
Debulking is also known as cytoreduction surgery; "cytoreduction" refers to reducing the number of cancer cells.