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choledocholithotomy

choledocholithotomy

1 9.9
An operation that removes stones from the bile duct
  • noun
  • /ˌkoʊlɪˌdɛkəˈlɪθəˌtɑmi/
  • Specialized
: coledocolitotomía
  • After the diagnosis, the doctor explained that a choledocholithotomy would be necessary to relieve the patient's symptoms.

Examples

  • The surgeon performed a choledocholithotomy to remove the stones blocking the bile duct.

  • Cholecystectomy with choledocholithotomy and primary repair of the duodenal defect was done, followed by a Stamm's gastrostomy, feeding jejunostomy, and T-tube placement in the CBD.

    Academic text (2007)

  • In rare cases, a choledocholithotomy can lead to complications, so it's crucial to discuss the risks with the patient.

Synonyms

choledochotomy
vscholedocholithotomy
  • Specialized
9.9

A cut into the tube that carries bile to remove a blockage like a gallstone

focuses on removing stones from the duct rather than just making an incision

Surface Forms

choledocholithotomy singular
choledocholithotomies plural

Morphology

choledocholithotomy = lithotomy (semi-transparent) = choledocho + lith + otomy

The word is built by adding the medical combining form 'choledocho-' (bile duct) to the established medical word 'lithotomy'; this is clear to those familiar with medical forms but not to general learners.

Etymology

Choledocholithotomy comes from parts: choledocho- 'bile duct', litho- 'stone', and -tomy 'cutting'. So, it literally means an operation to 'cut' into the bile duct to remove stones.