Gastroduodenostomy
Gastroduodenostomy (pronounced gas-tro-doo-uh-duh-NAH-stuh-mee) is a surgical procedure that creates an anastomosis (connection) between the stomach (gastric) and the duodenum (duodenal), which is the first part of the small intestine.
Etymology
The term "Gastroduodenostomy" is derived from three Greek words: "gaster" meaning stomach, "duodeno" referring to the duodenum, and "stoma" meaning mouth or opening.
Procedure
During a Gastroduodenostomy, the surgeon makes a direct connection between the stomach and the duodenum. This procedure is often performed to bypass a blocked or diseased part of the stomach or to treat peptic ulcer disease.
Related Terms
- Gastroenterostomy: A similar surgical procedure that connects the stomach and the jejunum, the second part of the small intestine.
- Gastrectomy: A surgical procedure to remove part or all of the stomach.
- Duodenectomy: A surgical procedure to remove part or all of the duodenum.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gastroduodenostomy
- Wikipedia's article - Gastroduodenostomy
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