"Choledochoplasty" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Choledochoplasty is a surgical procedure that involves the reconstruction or widening of the common bile duct (CBD) to improve drainage of bile from the liver to the small intestine. It is often performed to treat conditions such as bile duct strictures, which are narrowing or blockages of the CBD, or to repair damage to the CBD caused by gallstones or other injuries. The goal of the procedure is to restore the normal flow of bile and prevent complications such as cholangitis (infection of the bile ducts) or jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes).
Definition: Chole-doch-oplasty is a type of surgical procedure that involves repairing or reconstructing the common bile duct or the hepatic duct.
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A cholecystotomy is a surgical procedure in which the gallbladder is opened to drain or remove gallstones, bile, or other debris that may be causing a blockage or infection. The procedure may be performed as an emergency measure to relieve symptoms such as severe abdominal pain or jaundice, or it may be done electively to prevent complications from gallstones or other gallbladder conditions.
Choledocholithiasis is a medical condition characterized by the presence of gallstones in the common bile duct (CBD), which connects the liver to the small intestine. It is a type of gallstone disease where small stones, usually formed in the gallbladder, migrate into the CBD and become stuck.
Choledochotomy is a surgical incision or cut made in the bile duct, typically to relieve blocked or infected bile flow, or to diagnose and treat conditions such as gallstones, bile duct cancer, or narrowing of the bile ducts.