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esophagojejunostomy /esoph·a·go·je·ju·nos·to·my/ (-jĕ″joo-nos´tah-me) anastomosis of the esophagus to the jejunum. esophagojejunostomy [-jij′o̅o̅nos′təmē] Etymology: Gk, oisophagos, gullet; L, jejunum, empty, stoma, mouth the surgical creation of a direct passage from the esophagus to the jejunum, bypassing the stomach. The procedure is used after total gastrectomy. esophagojejunostomy anastomosis of the esophagus to the jejunum. 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. |
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A laparoscopic total gastrectomy with esophagojejunostomy was then performed without complication. |
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