Carmody-Batson operation

Car·mo·dy-Bat·son op·er·a·tion

(kar'mŏ-dē bat'sŏn), reduction of fractures of the zygoma and zygomatic arch through an intraoral incision above the maxillary molar teeth.

Carmody,

Thomas Edward, U.S. oral surgeon, 1875–. Carmody-Batson operation - reduction of fractures of the zygoma and zygomatic arch through an intraoral incision above the maxillary molar teeth.

Batson,

Oscar V., U.S. otolaryngologist, 1894-1979. Batson plexus - any of four interconnected venous networks surrounding the vertebral column. Synonym(s): vertebral venous systemCarmody-Batson operation - see under Carmody

Car·mo·dy-Bat·son op·er·a·tion

(kar'mŏ-dē bat'sŏn op-ĕr-ā'shŭn) Reduction of fractures of the zygoma and zygomatic arch through intraoral incision above maxillary molar teeth.