| 释义 |
Esophagotomy
E`soph`a`got´o`my
| n. | 1. | (Surg.) The operation of making an incision into the esophagus, for the purpose of removing any foreign substance that obstructs the passage. |
Esophagotomy
Esophagotomy incision or transection of the esophageal wall to open and pass through the lumen of the esophagus. Esophagotomy is performed to remove foreign bodies from the esophagus or eliminate any obstruction, for example, a tumor. Transection of the esophagus and healing of its ends to the skin are used in experimental physiology (seeSHAM FEEDING). esophagotomy
esophagotomy [ĕ-sof″ah-got´ah-me] incision of the esophagus.e·soph·a·got·o·my (ĕ-sof'ă-got'ŏ-mē), An incision through the wall of the esophagus. [esophagus + G. tomē, an incision] esophagotomy (ĭ-sŏf′ə-gŏt′ə-mē)n. An incision through the wall of the esophagus.e·soph·a·got·o·my (ĕ-sof-ă-got'ŏ-mē) An incision through the wall of the esophagus.
Synonym(s): oesophagotomy. [esophagus + G. tomē, an incision] |