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Foley Y-plasty pyeloplasty (medicine)


Foley Y-plasty pyeloplasty


A reconstructive procedure for correction of ureteropelvic obstruction, whereby a Y-shaped flap of renal pelvis is advanced downward into a vertical incision in the upper ureter, thereby widening the ureteropelvic junction.

Synonym: Foley operation.