| pyloroplasty | Widening of the pyloric canal and any adjacent duodenal stricture by means of a longitudinal incision closed transversely. Origin: pyloro-+ G. Plastos, formed (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Heineke-Mikulicz pyloroplasty | Pyloroplasty in which a short longitudinal incision is made over the pylorus and closed transversely. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Jaboulay pyloroplasty | A side-to-side gastroduodenostomy, useful when the pylorus and proximal duodenum are extensively scarred or indurated by peptic ulcer disease. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Finney pyloroplasty | Extension of a long full-thickness incision into the duodenum and proximally into the gastric antrum, with a C-shaped closure to provide a wider opening between stomach and duodenum. (05 Mar 2000) |