What is a Choledochoenterostomy?
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What is a Choledochoenterostomy?
[ kə-lĕd′ə-kō-ĕn′tə-rŏs′tə-mē ] n. The surgical formation of a communication between the common bile duct and any part of the intestine.
Why is choledochoduodenostomy done?
Choledochoduodenostomy is a simple form of surgery that provides midextrahepatic bile duct drainage for benign conditions such as distal bile duct stricture or recurrent choledocholithiasis.
When is Hepaticojejunostomy done?
Precise sutured hepaticojejunostomy usually can be carried out after exposure of the left hepatic duct beneath the quadrate lobe by lowering of the hilar plate or within the umbilical fissure by using the ligamentum teres approach (Blumgart & Kelley, 1984).
Why is Gastrojejunostomy done?
Gastrojejunostomy may be done during surgery to remove part of the stomach that has cancer blocking the opening into the small intestine. It may also be done as part of weight-loss surgery.
Does Cholecystojejunostomy involve anastomosis?
The anastomotic site of cholecystojejunostomy is located at the bottom of the gallbladder, and patients with high bile duct obstruction are not suitable for this procedure.
Is cholangiogram same as cholangiography?
Cholangiography during laparoscopic cholecystectomy has two main purposes. First, the cholangiogram may detect unsuspected bile duct stones. Second, the cholangiogram confirms the surgeon’s impression of the anatomy of the bile ducts.
How do you feel after a HIDA scan?
If so, you may feel very sleepy for a few hours. After your HIDA scan, you shouldn’t need a lot of time to recover. Most people go on to have a normal day. Over the next 24 to 48 hours, you’ll pee and poop out the radioactive chemical.
What is laparoscopic gastrojejunostomy?
Laparoscopic Gastrojejunostomy is a minimal invasive surgical procedure with few small incisions in the abdominal area. During the surgery a part of the small intestine known as the jejunum is opened and stitched or clipped on to the stomach wall to bypass the obstructed area of stomach.
Is gastrojejunostomy a major surgery?
A gastrojejunostomy is a minimally invasive procedure in which a long catheter-like tube (called a gastrojejunostomy tube) is inserted through your abdomen and into your small intestine.
What is a Cholecystojejunostomy?
[ kō′lĭ-sĭs′tō-jə-jōō′nŏs′tə-mē, -jē′ju-, -jĕj′u- ] n. The surgical formation of a communication between the gallbladder and the jejunum.
