TYPHLOSTOMY Meaning and
Definition
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Typhlostomy is a medical procedure that involves creating a surgical opening, or stoma, in the abdominal wall to establish a connection between the small intestine and the skin surface. This procedure is typically performed as an alternative to conventional surgical treatments for certain conditions affecting the gastrointestinal system, particularly those involving obstruction or damage to the lower portion of the small intestine.
The purpose of a typhlostomy is to allow for the diversion of intestinal contents away from the natural route through the large intestine, enabling them to be eliminated directly through the stoma on the skin surface. This helps to relieve symptoms such as pain, cramping, and bowel obstruction. The surgical creation of a typhlostomy involves making an incision in the abdominal wall, followed by bringing a portion of the small intestine through the opening and suturing it to the surrounding skin.
A typhlostomy may be temporary or permanent, depending on the underlying condition and the goals of treatment. Temporary typhlostomies are often used as a temporary measure to allow the affected intestine to heal, for example, following surgery or inflammation. On the other hand, permanent typhlostomies are typically performed when the normal passage of intestinal contents through the large intestine is no longer possible due to various factors, such as tumors, strictures, or severe damage to the bowel. In some cases, a permanent typhlostomy may be followed by additional surgical procedures to restore a more normal intestinal function.
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The surgical establishment of a cecal fistula.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for TYPHLOSTOMY
- ryphlostomy
- fyphlostomy
- gyphlostomy
- yyphlostomy
- 6yphlostomy
- 5yphlostomy
- ttphlostomy
- tgphlostomy
- thphlostomy
- tuphlostomy
- t7phlostomy
- t6phlostomy
- tyohlostomy
- tylhlostomy
- ty-hlostomy
- ty0hlostomy
- typglostomy
- typblostomy
- typnlostomy
- typjlostomy
Etymology of TYPHLOSTOMY
The word typhlostomy is derived from the Greek roots typhlos meaning blind and stoma meaning opening or mouth.
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