- Waterston operation (anastomosis shunt)
- Wa·ter·ston operation (anastomosis, shunt) (wawґtər-stən) [David J. Waterston, British thoracic and pediatric surgeon, 20th century] see under operation.
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Waterston operation (anastomosis shunt)
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