Puestow procedure
Puestow procedure · Puestow procedures
A surgical procedure for treating chronic pancreatitis in which the main pancreatic…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.
Meaning
1 sensesA 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.
Origin
Named after the American surgeon Charles Puestow (1902–1973).Named after the American surgeon Charles Puestow (1902–1973).
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Forms
plural: Puestow procedures| Singular | Puestow procedure |
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