Halsted operation

Hal·sted op·er·a·tion

(hahl'sted),

an operation for the radical correction of inguinal hernia;

Hal·sted op·er·a·tion

(hawl'sted op-ĕr-ā'shŭn)

1. An operation for the radical correction of inguinal hernia.

2. Synonym(s): radical mastectomy.

Halsted operation

1. An operation for inguinal hernia.

2. A radical mastectomy for breast.

See also: Halsted, William Stewart

Halsted,

William Stewart, U.S. surgeon, 1852-1922.

Halsted clamp

Halsted curved mosquito forceps

Halsted hemostat

Halsted incision

Halsted law - transplanted tissue will grow only if there is a lack of that tissue in the host.

Halsted mattress sutures

Halsted operation - excision of the breast as well as the pectoral muscles, lymphatic-bearing tissue in the axilla, and various other tissues. Synonym(s): radical mastectomy

Halsted suture - a suture used for exact skin approximation.