n.
The surgical formation of an opening directly into the esophagus from without.
esophagostomy
| Medical Dictionary: e·soph·a·gos·to·my |
(ĭ-sŏf'ə-gŏs'tə-mē)
n.
n.
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The creation of an artificial opening into the esophagus.
- cervical e. — one performed in cervical section of esophagus, often for purposes of placing an indwelling feeding tube when oral alimentation is impossible because of injury or surgery.
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- pharyngostomy
- Tube Feedings
- fistula
- Tube Enterostomy (surgical term)
- Stoma (medicine)
- Pharyngeal pouch
- Esophageal atresia
