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Ramstedt operation --> pyloromyotomy

(Science: procedure) longitudinal incision through the anterior wall of the pyloric canal to the level of the submucosa, to treat hypertrophic pyloric stenosis.

Synonym: fredet-Ramstedt operation, ramstedt operation.

Origin: pyloro-_ G. Mys, muscle, _ tome, incision