Graham patch
Graham Patch
Graham Patch (pronounced: grah-am patch) is a surgical procedure used to repair a perforated peptic ulcer. The procedure is named after the American surgeon, Roscoe Reid Graham, who first described it in 1937.
Etymology
The term "Graham Patch" is derived from the name of the surgeon, Roscoe Reid Graham, who first described the procedure. The word "patch" refers to the method of repair, where a piece of omentum is used to seal the perforation.
Procedure
The Graham Patch procedure involves suturing a piece of the patient's omentum, a fatty apron that hangs down from the stomach, over the perforated peptic ulcer. This is done to seal the hole and prevent further leakage of stomach or duodenal contents into the abdominal cavity, which can cause peritonitis.
Related Terms
- Peptic Ulcer: A sore that develops on the lining of the esophagus, stomach, or small intestine.
- Omentum: A large fold of visceral peritoneum that hangs down from the stomach.
- Peritonitis: Inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs.
- Roscoe Reid Graham: An American surgeon who first described the Graham Patch procedure.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Graham patch
- Wikipedia's article - Graham patch
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