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enterocolostomy
Pronunciation: en-ter-oh-koe-LOS-toe-me
Surgical connection between small bowel and colon, typically for congenital anomalies.
Full Definition
A surgical anastomosis that connects a segment of small intestine directly to the colon, bypassing intervening bowel segments. In pediatric surgery, enterocolostomy may be performed as part of complex reconstructions for conditions such as extensive atresias, necrotizing enterocolitis with significant bowel loss, or other congenital anomalies requiring bowel reconstruction. The procedure aims to restore intestinal continuity while preserving as much functional bowel length as possible.
Usage
Usage note: Distinguish from enterocolectomy (removal) - this term describes a connection procedure.
In Context
- "Primary enterocolostomy was performed following resection of necrotic bowel in this patient with NEC." — Operative report
- "The enterocolostomy functioned well with appropriate stool consistency and no signs of obstruction." — Post-operative follow-up
Also known as
ileocolostomy
small bowel to colon anastomosis
Don't confuse with
enterocolectomy
colocolostomy
ileocecostomy