cecoplication /ce·co·pli·ca·tion/ (-plĭ-ka´shun) plication of the cecal wall to correct ptosis or dilatation.
cecoplication [se″ko-plĭ-ka´shun]
ce·co·pli·ca·tion (s  k -pl -k  shn)n. Surgical reduction in size of a dilated cecum by making folds or tucks in its wall. |
cecoplication [se″ko-plĭ-ka´shun]
plication of the cecal wall to correct ptosis or dilatation.
cecoplication
plication of the cecal wall to correct ptosis or dilatation. An inverting stitch, e.g. Lembert, will also plicate the cecum. This could be used over a weakened wall which is still viable, e.g. needle decompression site.
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