Choledochoduodenostomy

Choledochoduodenostomy (pronounced koh-leh-doh-koh-doo-oh-deh-noh-stoh-mee) is a surgical procedure that creates an opening between the common bile duct and the duodenum. This procedure is typically performed to allow bile to drain directly into the duodenum when the gallbladder has been removed or is not functioning properly.

Etymology

The term "choledochoduodenostomy" is derived from the Greek words "choledochus" (meaning bile duct), "duodenum" (the first part of the small intestine), and "stoma" (meaning mouth or opening).

Procedure

During a choledochoduodenostomy, the surgeon makes an incision in the abdomen to access the common bile duct and duodenum. The surgeon then creates an opening in the common bile duct and duodenum and stitches them together to create a new pathway for bile to flow into the duodenum. This procedure is typically performed under general anesthesia.

Related Terms

Cholecystectomy: Surgical removal of the gallbladder.
Cholangiography: Imaging of the bile ducts.
Cholestasis: A condition where bile cannot flow from the liver to the duodenum.
Cholecystitis: Inflammation of the gallbladder.
Cholelithiasis: The presence of gallstones in the gallbladder.

Risks and Complications

As with any surgical procedure, choledochoduodenostomy carries some risks, including infection, bleeding, and reactions to anesthesia. Specific to this procedure, there may also be a risk of bile leakage, inflammation of the bile ducts, or narrowing of the new connection between the bile duct and duodenum.

External links

Medical encyclopedia article on Choledochoduodenostomy
Wikipedia's article - Choledochoduodenostomy

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