Pringle manoeuvre
Pringle manoeuvre (pronunciation: pring-guhl man-uh-vr) is a surgical technique used in abdominal surgery, specifically during hepatic resection or when there is significant bleeding from the liver. It was named after the Scottish surgeon, James Hogarth Pringle, who first described the technique in 1908.
Etymology
The term "Pringle manoeuvre" is derived from the name of the surgeon who first described the technique, James Hogarth Pringle. The term "manoeuvre" is a general term used in medicine to describe a specific movement or series of movements performed during a surgical procedure.
Procedure
The Pringle manoeuvre involves the temporary occlusion of the hepatoduodenal ligament (the portal triad), which contains the hepatic artery, portal vein, and common bile duct. This is usually achieved by using a vascular clamp or a tourniquet. The purpose of this manoeuvre is to control bleeding from the liver during surgery.
Related Terms
- Hepatic resection: A surgical procedure to remove part or all of the liver.
- Portal triad: A term used to describe the grouping of the hepatic artery, portal vein, and common bile duct.
- Vascular clamp: A surgical instrument used to control the flow of blood in a vessel.
- Tourniquet: A device used to apply pressure to a limb or extremity in order to limit – but not stop – the flow of blood.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pringle manoeuvre
- Wikipedia's article - Pringle manoeuvre
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