gas·tro·du·o·de·nal (g s tr -d  -d  nl, -d- dn-l)adj. Relating to the stomach and the duodenum. |
gastroduodenal
[-do̅o̅′ədē′nəl]
Etymology: Gk, gaster + L, duodeni, 12 fingers
pertaining to the stomach and duodenum.
gastroduodenal
pertaining to the stomach and duodenum.
gastroduodenal anastomosis
may be required when lesions in the region of the lesser curvature of the stomach, pyloric antrum and pylorus are surgically removed. Two techniques used are the Billroth type I procedure, when the pancreatic and bile ducts are not involved, and Billroth type II, in which the pancreatic ducts are ligated, the gallbladder is anastomosed to the duodenum, and the stomach is anastomosed to the duodenum or jejunum.
gastroduodenal junction
at the pyloric sphincter.
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