|
|
Medical Definition of Cheatle slit
1. A longitudinal incision into the antimesenteric border of the small intestine, which when closed transversely creates a larger lumen than would be possible by simple end-to-end anastomosis; currently modified to include longitudinal incisions into the cut ends of the transected small intestine or other tubular structures, allowing a wide caliber elliptical anastomosis to be performed. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cheatle Slit
Other Resources:
