esophagojejunostomy
esophagojejunostomy · esophagojejunostomies
A surgical procedure that connects the esophagus directly to the jejunum, usually…A surgical procedure that connects the esophagus directly to the jejunum, usually after the stomach has been removed or bypassed, to allow food to continue passing into the digestive tract.
Meaning
1 sensesA surgical procedure that connects the esophagus directly to the jejunum, usually after the stomach has been removed or bypassed, to allow food to continue passing into the digestive tract.
Origin
From esophago- + jejuno- + -stomy.From esophago- + jejuno- + -stomy.
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