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surgical procedures Flashcards

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anoplasty

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plastic repair of anus

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aortagram

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abdominal aorta examination by xray after injection of a dye

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appendectomy

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surgical excision of the appendix

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arteriogram

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examination of the artery by xray after injection of a dye

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arthrodesis

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fusion of a joint

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arthrotomy

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making a surgical opening into a joint

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blepharoplasty

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restoration of the eyelid

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bronchoscopy

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examination of the bronchus by scope

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cholecystectomy

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removal of gallbladder

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cholangiogram

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examination of gallbladder by xray after injection of dye

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choledochotomy

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surgical formation of an opening into bile duct

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cholecystostomy

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making a surgical opening into the gallbladder

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choledochotomy

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surgical formation of an opening into the common bile duct

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cholelithiasis

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stones in the gallbladder

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coccygectomy

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surgical excision of the coccyx

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coloplasty

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restoration of the colon

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colostomy

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creating a new opening in the wall of the colon

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colporrhaphy

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repair of the vagina (narrowing)

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colpotomy

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making a surgical opening into the vagina

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commissurotomy

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surgical division of a fibrous band

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condylectomy

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surgical excision of a condyle

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craniotomy

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making a surgical opening in the cranium

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cystectomy

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surgical excision of a cyst or bladder

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cystopexy

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fixation of the bladder in proper position

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cystoscopy

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examination of the bladder by scope

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dacryocystorhinostomy

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formation of a permanent opening between the lumen of the tear sac and nasal cavity

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esophagoscopy

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examination of the esophagus by scope

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fistulectomy

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surgical excision of a fistula

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ganglionectomy

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surgical excision of a ganglion (collection of nerve cells/cystic tumor)

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gastrojejunostomy

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creating a new opening between the stomach and jejunum

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gastroscopy

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examination of the stomach by scope

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gingivectomy

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surgical excision of the gums of the mouth

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herniorrhaphy

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repair of hernia

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hydrocelectomy

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surgical excision of a hydrocele

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hysterectomy

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surgical excision of the uterus

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total abdominal hysterectomy

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surgical excision of the uterus, cervix, tubes and ovaries

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hysteropexy

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fixation of the uterus in proper position

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ileostomy

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surgical opening made into the ileum

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iridectomy

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surgical excision of the iris of the eye

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laparotomy

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making a surgical opening in the abdominal wall

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laryngectomy

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surgical excision of the larynx

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laryngoscopy

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examination of the larynx by scope

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meatotomy

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making a surgical incision into the meatus

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myomectomy

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surgical excision of the tumors w/ muscular tissue components (myomas/fibroids)

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myringotomy

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making a surgical incision into the tympanic membrane

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nephrolithiasis

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presence of stones in the kidney

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nephropexy

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fixation of the kidney in proper position

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nephrostomy

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making an artifical opening in the kidney

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oophorectomy

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surgical excision of the ovary

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orchiopexy

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fixation of the testicle in proper position

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osteotomy

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making a surgical opening into the bone

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otoplasty

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plastic surgery of the external projection of the ear

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paracentesis

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surgical puncture of a cavity, usually abdominal

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perineorrhaphy

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repair of the perineum

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pneumonectomy

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surgical excision of the lung

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proctoscopy

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examination of the rectum by scope

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rhinoplasty

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plastic repair or reconstruction of the nose

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salpingoplasty

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restoration of the fallopian tube

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stapedectomy

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surgical excision of the stapes, one of three tiny bones in the middle ear

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suprapubic cystostomy

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making an artificial opening in the bladder above the pubic area

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sympathectomy

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excision of the portion of the sympathetic nervous pathway

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synovectomy

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surgical excision of the membrane lining the joint capsule

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tenolysis

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surgical freeing of a tendon

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tenorrhaphy

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repair of a tendon

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thoracentesis

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surgical puncture of the chest cavity

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thoracoplasty

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surgical repair of the chest

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thoracotomy

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making a surgical opening into the chest

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tympanoplasty

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plastic repair of the tympanic membrane and structure of the middle ear

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vagotomy

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division or partial transaction of the vagus nerve

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vasectomy

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surgical excision of the vas deferens

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ventriculogram

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examination of the ventricles of the brain by xray after injection of a dye

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vulvectomy

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surgical excision of the vulva

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Z-plasty

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relaxing incision use for correcting contractures made in the shape of a Z

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abdominal perineal resection

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abdominoperineal resection of the rectum for carcinoma

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anastomosis

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formation of a passage between any two normally distant spaces or organs

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aspirate

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withdrawal of fluid

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biopsy

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removal of a small piece of tissue for pathologist examination

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caldwell-luc

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window operation; opening made into the canine fossa for removal of contents from maxillary sinus

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catherization

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insertion of a narrow tube into a cavity for drainage

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debride

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freshen and cleanse a wound by removal of all friable, necrotic and nonviable tissue

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decompress

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to relieve pressure

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dermabrade

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to abrade the skin by means of sandpaper or electric apparatus

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desiccate

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to dry up usually with an electric cautery

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disarticulate

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amputate or separate at a joint

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electrocoagulate

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passage of high frequency current through tissue producing coagulation

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enucleation

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removal of an organ or other body in such a way that it comes out as a whole

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evisceration

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removal of the contents of an organ or viscera of the body

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exenteration

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removal of organs and tissue from the body-radical

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fulgurate

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utilization of sparks from a current for destruction of tissue

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I & D

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incision and drainage

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manchester

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operation for correcting a prolapsed uterus by amputation of the cervix and fixation of the cardinal ligaments

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Marshall-Marchetti

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plication (stitching folds) of the urethra for correction of urinary stress incontinence

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Marsupialization

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incision into a cystic lesion w/ evacuation of its content and approximation of the wall of the cyst to those of the external incision to permit drainage and closure by granulation of the wound

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pedicule graft

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preparation of skin for grafting by forming a tubular structure which may be moved to another site on the body (req graft)

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ramstedt

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incision of the muscles of the pylorus performed for congenital pyloric stenosis

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spinal fusion

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surgical immobilization of the spine though formation of a body union

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submucous resection

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resection of the nasal septum

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wertheim

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radical hysterectomy (removal of the uterus, adjacent tissue, and wide portion of the vagina, performed for uterine maligancy)

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whipple

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one stage pancreaticoduodenectomy

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