What is Enterostomy
What exactly is Enterostomy? Our medical encyclopedia can get you started in your journey to learn more about this procedure. Continue your research by choosing one of the procedure sections to the left.
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Enterostomy Definition
Definition
This is surgery that involves the abdominal wall and intestines. An opening is made into the intestines to drain the contents out or put in a feeding tube. There are many different types of enterostomies. One example is a jejunostomy. This is when an opening is made in the jejunum, a section of the small intestines.
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