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Procedures of digestive system
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12/08/2008

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Abdominocentesis
Definition

Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the abdomen.

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Anastomosis
Definition

Surgical connection between two hollow or tubular structures.

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Barium Enema
Definition

Examination of the large intestine. Contrast is injected into rectum and x-rays are taken of the rectum and colon.

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Barium Swallow / Meal
Definition

Barium sulfate is swallowed and x-rays are taken of the esophagus, stomach and small intestine.

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Cheiloplasty
Definition
Plastic surgery on the lips.
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Colostomy
Definition

Surgical opening of the colon through the abdominal wall to skin surface.

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Diverticulum
Definition
Small out pouch in the intestinal wall.
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Diverticulectomy
Definition
Surgical removal of a diverticulum.
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Esophagectomy
Definition
Removal of all or part of the esophagus.
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Gastrectomy
Definition
Surgical removal of all or part of the stomach.
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Gastroduodenoscopy
Definition

Process of visually examining the stomach and duodenum.

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Gastrotomy
Definition
Surgical incision into the stomach.
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GI Series
Definition
see Barium enema, barium swallow.
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Ileectomy
Definition
Surgical removal of the ileum.
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Nasogastric Intubation
Definition

Placement of a tube through the nose, into the stomach and upper region of the small intestine to remove gastric or intestinal contents for analysis.

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Proctopexy
Definition
Surgical fixation of the anus.
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Proctoplasty
Definition
Surgical repair of the rectum.
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Vagotomy
Definition

Surgical cutting of the vagus nerve, which stimulates acid secretion in the stomach.

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