Pyloroplasty Definition

pī-lôr ′ ə-plăs′tē
noun
The surgical widening of the pyloric canal to facilitate emptying of gastric contents into the duodenum.
American Heritage Medicine

(surgery) Surgical correction of the pylorus.

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Pyloroplasty Sentence Examples

  • Finally the naso-gastric tube is gently withdrawn until the tip is just proximal to the pyloroplasty.

  • An alternative method to traditional pyloroplasty using a circular stapler.

  • In case of unscarred pylorus the perforation can be excised followed by a pyloroplasty; truncal vagotomy is then added after thorough peritoneal lavage.

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