Pyloroplasty

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Pyloroplasty is surgical treatment to expand the opening in the lower part of the stomach so that stomach contents can empty into the small intestinal tract. Makes a large surgical cut in your tummy to open the area; Cuts via several of the thickened muscular tissue so it ends up being broader; Closes the cut in a manner in which maintains the pylorus open. The pylorus is operated as explained above; Pyloroplasty is used to deal with difficulties in people with peptic ulcers or other stomach troubles that cause a blockage of the stomach opening.

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