hernioenterotomy

her·ni·o·en·ter·ot·o·my

(her'nē-ō-en'tĕr-ot'ŏ-mē),

Incision of the intestine following the reduction of a hernia.

hernioenterotomy

(hĕr″nē-ō-ĕn″tĕr-ŏt′ō-mē) [″ + Gr. enteron, intestine, + tome, incision]

Herniotomy and enterotomy done during the same surgical procedure.