Where does “duodenoileostomy” come from?
duodenoileostomy (English) comes from English ileo-, from English ileum, from Latin īlia.
duodenoileostomy (English): A surgical procedure in which the duodenum is connected to the ileum, creating an anastomosis that allows intestinal contents to bypass part or all of the jejunum, typically performed to restore or reroute gastrointestinal continuity after resection or in selected bypass surgeries
Definitions
- A surgical procedure in which the duodenum is connected to the ileum, creating an anastomosis that allows intestinal contents to bypass part or all of the jejunum, typically performed to restore or reroute gastrointestinal continuity after resection or in selected bypass surgeries