Bill·roth's operation I (b l r ts)n. Excision of the pylorus with end-to-end anastomosis of the upper portion of the stomach and the duodenum. Also called Billroth I anastomosis. |
Billroth's operation I
Etymology: Christian A. Billroth, Austrian surgeon, 1829-1894
the surgical removal of the pylorus in the treatment of gastric cancer or peptic ulcer disease. The proximal end of the duodenum is anastomosed to the stomach.
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