McVay operation


Mc·Vay op·er·a·tion

(mik-vā'), repair of inguinal and femoral hernias by suture of the transversus abdominis muscle and its associated fasciae (transversus layer) to the pectineal ligament.

Mc·Vay op·er·a·tion

(mik-vā' op-ĕr-ā'shŭn) Repair of inguinal and femoral hernias by suture of the transversus abdominis muscle and its associated fasciae (transversus layer) to the pectineal ligament.

McVay,

Chester B., U.S. surgeon, 1911–. McVay herniorrhaphy - Synonym(s): McVay operationMcVay incisionMcVay operation - repair of inguinal and femoral hernias. Synonym(s): McVay herniorrhaphy