• Catheter angiography

    An x-ray examination in which contrast agent is injected to visualise the arteries.

  • Catheter intervention

    Procedure performed in the cardiac catheter laboratory to reopen a closed coronary artery using a catheter.

  • CCh

    Collagenase clostridium histolyticum. This active ingredient is an enzyme that breaks down collagen.

  • Cell proteins

    Large molecules of 22 different building blocks (amino acids).

  • Cell Saver

    Device for collecting and recycling blood.

  • Cephalic vein

    Vein in the lower arm.

  • Chemoperfusion

    Pumping a chemotherapeutic agent into an organ or tissue.

  • Cholangioscopy

    Endoscopy of the pancreatic ducts.

  • Cholecystectomy

    Surgical removal of the gallbladder.

  • Circumferential

    All around, relating to the total circumference of the bowel.

  • Cold ischaemia

    The blood supply to the organ is disrupted, the bloodless organ is chilled with ice during the surgical procedure.