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jejunostomy

jejunostomy

1 9.9
An opening made by an operation from the small intestine through the belly for feeding
  • noun
  • /dʒɪˈdʒuːnəˌstɑːmi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : yeyunostomía
  • A feeding jejunostomy was created, and for the past year, the patient has been on a liquid diet through the tube.
  • jejunostomy feeding
  • jejunostomy tube

Examples

  • An open jejunostomy feeding tube was placed for nutrition on hospital day 18.

    Academic text (2004)

  • A feeding jejunostomy was performed subsequently.

    Academic text (2007)

  • Feeding was commenced via the feeding jejunostomy from the 5th post-operative day onwards.

    Academic text (2007)

  • The tube gastrostomy, feeding jejunostomy tube, and T-tube were removed after the oral intake was adequate.

    Academic text (2007)

  • In the DC group, three had elective cholecystectomy and one had a hepatico-jejunostomy for biliary stricture.

    Academic text (2000)

  • Cholecystectomy with choledocholithotomy and primary repair of the duodenal defect was done, followed by a Stamm's gastrostomy, feeding jejunostomy, and T-tube placement in the CBD.

    Academic text (2007)

  • The doctor explained that a jejunostomy would allow the patient to receive nutrition directly into their intestine.

  • After the jejunostomy was performed, the patient was able to start a special liquid diet.

  • During the surgery, the surgeon created a jejunostomy to provide a route for feeding directly into the jejunum.

Synonyms

gastrostomy
vsjejunostomy
  • Specialized
3 9.5

An operation that makes an opening through the belly into the stomach for feeding or to remove fluid

is into a small intestine part for feeding rather than into the stomach
enterostomy
vsjejunostomy
  • Specialized
9.9

A permanent opening through the belly into the intestine for giving food or removing waste

is into a specific intestine section for feeding rather than a general intestinal opening
enterotomy
vsjejunostomy
  • Specialized
9.9

A cut into the intestine during surgery to reach it or make an opening in the belly wall

creates a permanent feeding route rather than a temporary incision for access

How Invasive

major surgery
  • Specialized
12 4.0
jejunostomy
  • Specialized
1 9.9
gastrostomy
  • Specialized
3 9.5
nasogastric feeding
  • Specialized
4.9

Surface Forms

jejunostomy singular
jejunostomies plural

Morphology

jejunostomy = jejun + stomy

The term 'jejunostomy' is a specialized medical term derived from Latin and Greek roots, not transparent to average English learners.

Etymology

Jejunostomy comes from jejun-, from Latin jejunus meaning 'empty' because the middle part of the small intestine was often found empty, and -stomy, from Greek stoma meaning 'opening'. So, a jejunostomy is a surgery that makes an opening into the jejunum to give food or medicine directly.