Caecostomy

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounAn operation involving bringing the caecum through the abdominal wall, most often by a tube, and opening it for drainage or decompression, usually to treat an obstruction of the colon.

Synonyms

caecopexy cecectomy colostomy coeliotomy cœliotomy colotomy ileocecectomy ascendostomy descendostomy colectomy gastrocolostomy blind gut

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