Type of Surgery
In a pyloroplasty, an incision is made in the area that connects the stomach to the duodenum (small intestine), called the pylorus (A). The pylorus is divided laterally (B), and then stitched longitudinally (C and D), allowing for a larger connection. (Illustration by GGS Inc.)
Other Information
Biliary colic is the presenting symptom in 80% of patients with gallstone disease who seek medical care; however, only 10-20% of all individuals with gallstones experience severe gallstone pain.
From: eMedicine
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