cho·le·cys·to·il·e·os·to·my (k  l -sst-l - s t -m)n. The surgical formation of a communication between the gallbladder and the ileum. |
cholecystoileostomy
[kō′lisis′tō·il′ē·os′təmē]
Etymology: Gk, chole, bile, kystis, bag, eilein, to twist, stoma, mouth
a surgical procedure performed to connect the gallbladder to the ileum. The connection may occur spontaneously after cholecystitis.
How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|