esophagoduodenostomy
A surgical anastomosis in which the distal esophagus is directly connected to the…A surgical anastomosis in which the distal esophagus is directly connected to the duodenum, typically performed after a total gastrectomy to restore continuity of the gastrointestinal tract.
Meaning
1 sensesA surgical anastomosis in which the distal esophagus is directly connected to the duodenum, typically performed after a total gastrectomy to restore continuity of the gastrointestinal tract.
Origin
From esophago- + duodeno- + -stomy.From esophago- + duodeno- + -stomy.
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