gastrogastrostomy
Meanings
noun
- A reconstructive operation that involves suturing together two remaining segments of the stomach after partial resection or disruption, thereby re-establishing a single, continuous gastric lumen to allow normal passage of stomach contents.
Word forms
Etymology
From gastro- + gastrostomy.
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