What does "Distal staple line" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
A "distal staple line" refers to the area in the body where a surgeon has used staples to close a wound or connect tissues, specifically at the farthest point from the center of the body. For example, if a part of the intestine was removed, the surgeon would use staples to close the ends. The end of the stapled area that is farthest from the center of the body is called the "distal staple line". It's like the end point of a stapled seam in the body.
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