esophagogastroduodenostomy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A surgical procedure in which the esophagus is directly joined to the stomach and duodenum, typically to restore continuity of the upper gastrointestinal tract after removal or bypass of intervening structures.

Word forms

esophagogastroduodenostomy

Etymology

From esophago- + gastroduodenostomy.

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