esophagojejunoanastomosis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A surgical procedure in which the esophagus is connected directly to the jejunum, usually after a gastrectomy or when the stomach cannot be used for reconstruction, in order to restore continuity of the digestive tract.

Word forms

esophagojejunoanastomosis esophagojejunoanastomoses oesophagojejunoanastomosis
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