Which procedure involves incision of a valve to increase the size of an opening?
A) Valvectomy
B) Valvotomy
C) Valvuloplasty
D) Valvorrhaphy
E) Valvocentesis

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Valvotomy involves incision of a valve to increase the size of an opening. Valvectomy involves the removal of a valve, valvuloplasty involves repairing or reconstructing a valve, valvorrhaphy involves suture of a valve to close a defect, and valvocentesis involves aspiration of fluid from the pericardial sac surrounding the heart.

Which Procedure Involves Incision of a Valve to Increase the Size