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laparoenterostomy

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laparoenterostomy
[lap′ərō·en′təros′təmē]
Etymology: Gk, lapara, loin, enteron, bowel, stoma, mouth
the surgical installation of a tube through an external opening in the abdomen to drain the bowel. A similar procedure may be used to supply nutrients to a patient with an upper digestive tract obstruction. See also jejunostomy.


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