Kraske's operation

Kraske's operation definition - medical

Kras·ke's operation (krăsˈkēz, kräˈskəz)

noun
Removal of the coccyx and excision of the left wing of the sacrum to afford approach for resection of the rectum in cases of cancer or stenosis.

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