Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/CSP/1249-9888
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/CSP/1249-9888
Preferred Name

stomach/intestine bypass

Definitions
surgical procedure consisting of the anastomosis of the stomach or intestines; the stomach is bypassed by transecting high on the body and the resulting proximal remnant is joined to a loop of the jejunum in an end-to-side anastomosis; anastomosis of the proximal part of the jejunum to the distal portion of the ileum bypasses the nutrient-absorptive segment of the small intestine; both are frequently used to treat morbid obesity.
Synonyms
intestine bypass
intestinal bypass
jejunoileal bypass
stomach bypass
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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