Frey's procedure en · NOUN
Meanings
- A surgical technique, used in the treatment of chronic pancreatitis, in which the diseased portions of the pancreas head are cored out. A lateral pancreaticojejunostomy is then performed in which a loop of the jejunum is then mobilized and attached over the exposed pancreatic duct to allow better drainage.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frey's procedures | Number=Plur | lexicographic |