Roux-en-Y anastomosis


Roux-en-Y a·nas·to·mo·sis

(rū on[h] ē), anastomosis of the distal end of the divided jejunum to the stomach, bile duct, or another structure, with implantation of the proximal end into the side of the jejunum at a suitable distance usually more than 40 cm below the first anastomosis. The bowel then forms a Y-shaped pattern.

Roux-en-Y anastomosis

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Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

(ro͞o′ĕn-wī′)n. A Y-shaped surgical connection that divides the small intestine and connects one end to the stomach, bile duct, or other structure and connects the opposite end to the small intestine at a point below the first connection.

roux-en-y an·as·to·mo·sis

(rūōn[h] ĕ'grek ă-nas'tŏ-mō'sis) Anastomosis of the distal end of the divided jejunum to the stomach, bile duct, or another structure, with implantation of the proximal end into the side of the jejunum at a suitable distance below the first anastomosis, the bowel then forming a Y-shaped pattern.

Roux,

César, Swiss surgeon, 1857-1934. Roux-en-Y anastomosis - a Y-shaped surgical anastomosis involving the small intestine. Synonym(s): Roux-en-Y operationRoux-en-Y gastrectomyRoux-en-Y gastrojejunostomyRoux-en-Y hepatic jejunostomyRoux-en-Y incisionRoux-en-Y loopRoux-en-Y operation - Synonym(s): Roux-en-Y anastomosisRoux-en-Y pancreatic jejunostomy