gastrojejunoesophagostomy
gastrojejunoesophagostomy is the alternative form of esophagojejunogastrostomy.
Meaning of esophagojejunogastrostomy
Noun
esophagojejunogastrostomy (plural esophagojejunogastrostomies)
- A surgical procedure in which the esophagus is connected to the jejunum with involvement of the stomach or a gastric remnant, to restore continuity of the upper gastrointestinal tract, typically after resection or reconstruction surgery.
Forms of gastrojejunoesophagostomy
| plural | gastrojejunoesophagostomies |
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Origin of gastrojejunoesophagostomy
From gastro- + jejuno- + esophago- + -stomy.
Questions about gastrojejunoesophagostomy
- What is gastrojejunoesophagostomy the alternative form of?
- Gastrojejunoesophagostomy is the alternative form of esophagojejunogastrostomy.
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