choledochotomy

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Meaning

1. noun A surgical procedure in which the common bile duct is cut open to access its interior to usually remove gallstones, relieve obstruction, or inserting instruments like a stent or drainage tube.

Similar words

duodenocholedochotomy choledochoscopy choledochorrhaphy choledochectomy choledochoplasty choledochostomy cholecystomy choledochocholedochostomy choledochoduodenostomy choledocholithotomy

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