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jejunocolostomy

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je·ju·no·co·los·to·my (j-jn-k-lst-m, jj-)
n.
The surgical creation of an opening or passage between the jejunum and the colon.

jejunocolostomy
[jijo̅o̅′nōkəlos′təmē]
the surgical creation of an anastomosis between the jejunum and colon.

jejunocolostomy [jĕ-joo″no-kah-los´tah-me]
anastomosis of the jejunum to the colon.

jejunocolostomy
anastomosis of the jejunum to the colon.


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The patient underwent his first surgery at 24 hours after birth, including a jejunocolostomy and gastrostomy, leaving only 14 cm of functional small bowel.
 
 
 
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