choledochotomies

A form of choledochotomy — 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.

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noun
  1. pluralplural of choledochotomy
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