Cholecystenterostomy

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Cholecystenterostomy (koh-leh-sis-tuhn-tuh-ros-tuh-mee) is a surgical procedure that creates an opening between the gallbladder and the small intestine. This procedure is typically performed to treat certain gallbladder conditions, such as gallstones or cholecystitis.

Etymology

The term "cholecystenterostomy" is derived from three Greek words: "chole" meaning bile, "cystis" meaning bladder, and "enteron" meaning intestine. The suffix "-stomy" is also Greek in origin and means "creating an opening".

Procedure

During a cholecystenterostomy, the surgeon makes an incision in the abdomen to access the gallbladder. The gallbladder is then connected to the small intestine to allow bile to flow directly into the intestine, bypassing the common bile duct. This can help to alleviate symptoms associated with gallbladder disease.

Related Terms

  • Cholecystectomy: Surgical removal of the gallbladder.
  • Cholecystitis: Inflammation of the gallbladder.
  • Gallstones: Hardened deposits in the gallbladder.
  • Bile: A digestive fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder.
  • Common bile duct: The duct that carries bile from the gallbladder and liver into the small intestine.

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