Mur·phy but·ton

(mŭr'fē),

a device used for intestinal anastomosis; it consists of two round, hollow cylinders that insert into each end of the transected intestine; the intestine is secured to each of the components with a suture and the ends are brought into approximation and the two cylinders joined with a locking mechanism; the apparatus is degradable and within approximately 10 days dissolves and is sloughed into the lumen of the intestine. A modification of an obsolete metal device bearing the same name.

Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

Mur·phy but·ton

(mŭr'fē bŭt'ŏn)

A device used for intestinal anastomosis; it consists of two round, hollow cylinders that insert into each end of the transected intestine; the intestine is secured to each of the components with a suture and the ends are brought into approximation and the two cylinders joined with a locking mechanism; the apparatus is degradable and within approximately 10 days dissolves and is sloughed into the lumen of the intestine. A modification of an obsolete metal device bearing the same name.

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

Murphy,

John B., U.S. surgeon, 1857-1916.

Murphy approach

Murphy bone lever

Murphy bone skid

Murphy brace

Murphy button - mechanical device used for intestinal anastomosis.

Murphy dilator

Murphy drip - Synonym(s): proctoclysis

Murphy forceps

Murphy gouge

Murphy hook

Murphy knife

Murphy light

Murphy method

Murphy needle

Murphy percussion - Synonym(s): piano percussion

Murphy punch

Murphy reamer

Murphy retractor

Murphy scissors

Murphy sign - right upper quadrant pain on inspiration.

Murphy splint

Murphy tube

Murphy-Lane bone skid