choledochotomy

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What does choledochotomy mean?

A surgical procedure in which the common bile duct is cut open to access its interior to usually remove gallstones, relieve obstruction, or inserting instruments like a stent or drainage tube.

Where does choledochotomy come from?

From choledocho- + -tomy.

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