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

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Valvotomy involves incision of a valve to increase the size of an opening, commonly performed in congenital aortic valve stenosis. Valvectomy involves removal of a valve, valvulostenosis is a narrowing of a valve, valvorrhaphy is a repair of a valve, and valvocentesis is not a valid medical procedure.

Which Procedure Involves Incision of a Valve to Increase the Size