valvotomyn.

1903 N.Y. Med. Jrnl. 78 296/2 The rectitis should be recognized by the general practitioner, that the rectum may be so treated that absorption of the exudate may result rather than the formation of an organized deposit rendering rigid the rectal valve—thus may valvotomy be made unnecessary.

1912 Proctologist VII. 155 Valvotomy is a justifiable operation, as it frequently relieves obstipation and constipation.

1962 Lancet 8 Dec. 1195/2 7 days later aortic valvotomy was successfully performed.

1980 Brit. Med. Jrnl. 23 Feb. 563/2 We would like to plead for the continued use of closed valvotomy, notably in third world countries where large numbers of patients with mitral stenosis could overwhelm the relatively small number of surgical units equipped for open heart surgery.