Potts anastomosis

Potts op·er·a·tion

(pots), direct side-to-side anastomosis between aorta and pulmonary artery as a palliative procedure in congenital malformation of the heart. Synonym(s): Potts anastomosis, Potts shunt

Potts,

Willis J., U.S. pediatric surgeon, 1895-1968. Potts anastomosis - Synonym(s): Potts operationPotts aortic clampPotts bronchial forcepsPotts bulldog forcepsPotts cardiovascular clampPotts clamp - a fine-toothed, multiple-point, vascular fixation clamp that imparts limited trauma to the vessel while securely holding it.Potts coarctation clampPotts coarctation forcepsPotts dilatorPotts dissectorPotts elevatorPotts expansile dilatorPotts expansile knifePotts forcepsPotts ligaturePotts needlePotts operation - direct side-to-side anastomosis between the aorta and pulmonary artery as a palliative procedure in congenital malformation of the heart. Synonym(s): Potts anastomosisPotts patent ductus clampPotts rib shearsPotts scissorsPotts shuntPotts splintPotts tenaculumPotts valvulotomePotts vascular scissorsPotts-Smith bipolar forceps