jejunectomy

jejunectomy

A surgeon performs a jejunectomy in the operating room.

Definition
  1. Noun (medical term):
    • Surgical excision of the jejunum: "jejunectomy" refers to the surgical removal of all or part of the jejunum, which is the middle section of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum. This procedure is typically performed to treat diseases such as tumours, severe infection, or necrosis (tissue death) in that part of the intestine.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The patient underwent a jejunectomy to remove the cancerous portion of the small intestine. (Surgical removal of the jejunum to treat cancer.)
    • After the jejunectomy, the surgeon carefully reconnected the remaining sections of the intestine. (The procedure involves cutting out the jejunum and rejoining the digestive tract.)
Advanced Usage

  • "Partial jejunectomy": removal of only a segment of the jejunum, as opposed to a complete removal.

    • A partial jejunectomy was performed to excise the damaged tissue while preserving healthy intestine. (Only part of the jejunum was removed.)

  • "Jejunectomy with anastomosis": a surgical technique where the remaining ends of the intestine are joined together after the jejunum is removed.

    • The surgeon performed a jejunectomy with anastomosis to restore continuity of the digestive tract. (The cut ends were stitched together.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Jejunum (n): the part of the small intestine that is surgically removed in a jejunectomy.

    • The jejunum is responsible for absorbing nutrients from digested food. (The middle section of the small intestine.)

  • Jejunostomy (n): a surgical procedure that creates an opening from the jejunum to the outside of the body, often for feeding or drainage, distinct from a jejunectomy.

    • A jejunostomy tube was placed to provide nutrition directly into the jejunum. (An artificial opening in the jejunum.)
Synonyms
  • Small bowel resection: a broader term that includes removal of any part of the small intestine, including the jejunum.
  • Intestinal resection: a general term for surgical removal of a section of the intestine.
Related Idioms
  • There are no common idioms associated with "jejunectomy," as it is a highly technical medical term. However, in medical contexts, the phrase "to undergo a resection" may be used similarly.
    • The patient was scheduled to undergo a resection of the jejunum. (To have a jejunectomy performed.)