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Surgical creation of an opening between the jejunum and the anterior abdominal wall
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jejunostomy
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Jejunostomy is the surgical creation of an opening (fistula) through the skin at the front of the abdomen and the wall of the jejunum (part of the small intestine ). It can be performed either endoscopically , or with formal surgery . A jejunostomy may ...
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n. (context medicine English) the surgical creation of an opening into the jejunum to allow artificial feeding
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n. surgical creation of an opening between the jejunum and the anterior abdominal wall; will allow artificial feeding