Billroth II
Billroth II
Billroth II (pronounced: bil-roth two), also known as gastrojejunostomy, is a surgical procedure named after its developer, Theodor Billroth.
Etymology
The term "Billroth II" is derived from the name of the Austrian surgeon Theodor Billroth, who first performed this procedure in 1885. The "II" denotes that it is the second of two types of gastrectomy procedures that Billroth developed, the first being Billroth I.
Definition
Billroth II is a type of gastrectomy, which is a surgical procedure to remove part or all of the stomach. In a Billroth II procedure, the remaining portion of the stomach is anastomosed (connected) to the jejunum, bypassing the duodenum. This is done to reestablish the continuity of the digestive tract after the removal of the lower part of the stomach.
Related Terms
- Gastrectomy: The surgical removal of part or all of the stomach.
- Jejunum: The middle section of the small intestine, between the duodenum and the ileum.
- Duodenum: The first part of the small intestine, immediately beyond the stomach.
- Anastomosis: A surgical connection between two structures. It usually means a connection that is created between tubular structures, such as blood vessels or loops of intestine.
- Theodor Billroth: An Austrian surgeon and educator, considered one of the founders of modern abdominal surgery.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Billroth II
- Wikipedia's article - Billroth II
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