jejunojejunostomy
A surgical procedure in which two segments of the jejunum are connected together to…A surgical procedure in which two segments of the jejunum are connected together to restore or create continuity of intestinal flow, commonly performed to bypass a diseased section, complete a bowel reconstruction, or manage complications after prior intestinal surgery.
Meaning
1 sensesA surgical procedure in which two segments of the jejunum are connected together to restore or create continuity of intestinal flow, commonly performed to bypass a diseased section, complete a bowel reconstruction, or manage complications after prior intestinal surgery.
Origin
From jejuno- + jejuno- + -stomy.From jejuno- + jejuno- + -stomy.
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Forms
plural: jejunojejunostomies| Singular | jejunojejunostomy |
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See also
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