Definition: A variety of surgical reconstructive procedures devised to restore gastrointestinal continuity, The two major classes of reconstruction are the Billroth I (gastroduodenostomy) and Billroth II (gastrojejunostomy) procedures.
restrict to specific internal surg procedure; do not confuse with GASTROSTOMY & ENTEROSTOMY (both artif external openings) or specifics (e.g. DUODENOSTOMY; ILEOSTOMY, etc.)
ExamplesGastric Bypass
Other names Procedure, Billroth II; Procedure, Billroth I; Operation, Billroth II; Operation, Billroth I; Gastroenterostomies; Billroth II Procedure; Billroth II Operation; Billroth II; Billroth I Procedure; Billroth I Operation; Billroth I
