Jejunojejunostomy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Jejunojejunostomy is a noun meaning (surgery) 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
(surgery) 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.
Word Forms
- jejunojejunostomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gastrojejunostomy, jejunostomy, cholangiojejunostomy, jejunocolostomy, jejunoileostomy, jejeunostomy.
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