Payr clamp

Payr clamp

(pīr), a large, slightly curved clamp used in gastrectomy or enterectomy.

Payr clamp

(pīr klamp) A large, slightly curved clamp used in gastrectomy or enterectomy.

Payr,

Erwin, German surgeon, 1871-1946. Payr clamp - a clamp used in gastrectomy or enterectomy.Payr disease - constipation, with left upper quadrant pain. Synonym(s): splenic flexure syndromePayr forcepsPayr gastrectomyPayr membrane - a fold of peritoneum that crosses over the left flexure of the colon.Payr rectractorPayr sign - pain on pressure over the sole of the foot, a sign of thrombophlebitis.Payr syndrome - occurs in approximately 20% of patients with irritable bowel, usually postprandially.