esophagojejunoanastomosis

noun

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.

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Meanings

nounesophagojejunoanastomosis (plural esophagojejunoanastomoses)

plural esophagojejunoanastomoses · alternative oesophagojejunoanastomosis

  1. medicineA 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.
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