Pyeloplasty


pyeloplasty py·e·lo·plas·ty (pī’ə-lə-plās’tē)
n.
Plastic or reconstructive surgery of the pelvis of the kidney to correct an obstruction.

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  • Pyeloscopy

    pyeloscopy py·e·los·co·py (pī’ə-lŏs’kə-pē) n. Fluoroscopic observation of the pelvis and the calices of the kidney following injection of a contrast medium through the ureter.

  • Pyelostomy

    pyelostomy py·e·los·to·my (pī’ə-lŏs’tə-mē) n. Surgical formation of an opening into the pelvis of the kidney to allow drainage of urine.

  • Pyeloureterography

    pyeloureterography py·e·lo·u·re·ter·og·ra·phy (pī’ə-lō-yu-rē’tə-rŏg’rə-fē, -yur’ĭ-) n. See pyelography.

  • Pyelovenous

    pyelovenous py·e·lo·ve·nous (pī’ə-lō-vē’nəs) adj. Of or relating to the pelvis of the kidney and the renal veins.


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