Puestow procedure
Puestow procedure noun: a surgical procedure for treating chronic pancreatitis in which the main pancreatic duct is opened longitudinally and joined side-to-side with a Roux-en-Y loop of the jejunum to improve pancreatic drainage and relieve pain.
Noun
Puestow procedure (plural Puestow procedures)
- A surgical procedure for treating chronic pancreatitis in which the main pancreatic duct is opened longitudinally and joined side-to-side with a Roux-en-Y loop of the jejunum to improve pancreatic drainage and relieve pain.
- Synonyms:
- pancreaticojejunostomy
Synonyms of Puestow procedure
Forms of Puestow procedure
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Origin of Puestow procedure
Named after the American surgeon Charles Puestow (1902–1973).
Questions about Puestow procedure
- What does Puestow procedure mean?
- Puestow procedure means a surgical procedure for treating chronic pancreatitis in which the main pancreatic duct is opened longitudinally and joined side-to-side with a Roux-en-Y loop of the jejunum to improve pancreatic drainage and relieve pain.
- What part of speech is Puestow procedure?
- Puestow procedure is a noun.
- What is the plural of Puestow procedure?
- The plural of Puestow procedure is Puestow procedures.
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