EMMET'S OPERATION
\ˈɛmɪts ˌɒpəɹˈe͡ɪʃən], \ˈɛmɪts ˌɒpəɹˈeɪʃən], \ˈɛ_m_ɪ_t_s ˌɒ_p_ə_ɹ_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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Uterine trachelorrhaphy.
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The procedure of converting a sessile submucous tumor of the uterus into a pediculated tumor by traction, in order to facilitate its removal.
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An o. for the repair of lacerated perineum.
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An o. for procidentia uteri, in which the uterus is anteverted, the neck kept out of the way by a sponge probang, and two points are selected about half an inch from the cervix on either side and a little behind the anterior lip. The surfaces of these points are freshened, as well as that of the vaginal surface in front of the uterus, and the three surfaces are brought together with sutures
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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