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What is the cpt code for Gastroduodenostomy?
The cpt code for gastroduodenostomy is 43810
What are the alternatives to a gastroduodenostomy?
If an individual requires gastrointestinal reconstruction, there is no alternative to a gastroduodenostomy.
What is gastroduodenostomy?
A gastroduodenostomy is a surgical reconstruction procedure by which a new connection between the stomach and the first portion of the small intestine (duodenum) is created.
How is a gastroduodenostomy performed?
After removing a piece of the stomach, the surgeon reattaches the remainder to the rest of the bowel. The Billroth I gastroduodenostomy specifically joins the upper stomach back to the duodenum
What is the purpose of a gastroduodenostomy?
A gastroduodenostomy is a gastrointestinal reconstruction technique. It may be performed in cases of stomach cancer, a malfunctioning pyloric valve, gastric obstruction, and peptic ulcers.
What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of the pylorus?
gastroduodenostomy
What results can be expected from a gastroduodenostomy?
good to excellent gastroduodenostomy results are reported in 85% of cases of gastric obstruction. In cases of cancer, a median survival time of 72 days has been reported
What is another term for a gastroduodenostomy?
The procedure is also referred to as a Billroth I procedure.
The establishment of an anastomosis between the upper portion of the stomach and the duodenum?
gastroduodenostomy
How do you divide the word gastroduodenostomy?
ga-stro-du-o-den-os-to-my
Is the removal of the pylorus of the stomach and the establishment of an anastomasis between the upper portion of the stomach and the duodenum?
gastroduodenostomy
How are gastric ulcers treated?
Gastric ulcers are often treated with a distal gastrectomy, followed by gastroduodenostomy or gastrojejunostomy,
