Puestow procedures
Puestow procedures is the plural of Puestow procedure.
Meaning of Puestow procedure
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
Questions about Puestow procedures
- What is Puestow procedures the plural of?
- Puestow procedures is the plural of Puestow procedure.
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