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Gastroenterostomy

Medical Definition: A variety of surgical reconstructive procedures devised to restore gastrointestinal continuity, The two major classes of reconstruction are the Billroth I (gastroduodenostomy) and Billroth II (gastrojejunostomy) procedures.
Guide Notes: restrict to specific internal surg procedure; do not confuse with GASTROSTOMY & ENTEROSTOMY (both artif external openings) or specifics (e.g. DUODENOSTOMY; ILEOSTOMY, etc.)
Also Called: Billroth I Procedure,Billroth II Procedure
Gastroenterostomy Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Gastric Bypass - Surgical procedure in which the stomach is transected high on the body. The resulting proximal remnant is joined to a loop of the jejunum in an end-to-side anastomosis. This procedure is used frequently in the treatment of morbid obesity.

Gastroenterostomy Medical Definitions and Terms

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