hepaticocholecystenterostomies

A form of hepaticocholecystenterostomy — A surgical procedure that creates a new pathway for bile to flow from the liver through the gallbladder into the intestine when the normal bile ducts are blocked or damaged. It is a type of biliary bypass surgery used to relieve bile obstruction, reduce jaundice, and protect liver function.

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noun
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