Show pageBacklinksCite current pageExport to PDFBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ===== Tortuous ===== **Definition:** In medical terminology, "tortuous" describes an anatomical structure—typically a vessel, duct, or pathway—that is **excessively twisted, winding, or meandering**. **Clinical relevance:** Tortuous anatomy can **impede catheter navigation**, increase procedural complexity, and may be associated with underlying vascular pathology (e.g., atherosclerosis, elongation, or stenosis). **Examples:** * Tortuous internal carotid artery * Tortuous sigmoid sinus * Tortuous ureter **Related terms:** * [[stenosis]] * [[trackability]] see [[Tortuous vessel]]. tortuous.txt Last modified: 2025/07/01 14:35by administrador