Plan - Upper GI Tract Procedures Flashcards
esophagectomy
surgical removal of the esophagus
esophagogastroplasty
surgical reconstruction of the esophagus and stomach
gastrectomy
surgical removal of the stomach
gastroduodenostomy
creation of an opening between the stomach and the duodenum
gastroenterostomy
creation of an opening between the stomach and the intestines
gastrojejunostomy
creation of an opening between the stomach and the jejunum
gastropexy
surgical fixation of the stomach
gastroplasty
sufgical reconstruction of the stomach
gingivectomy
surgical removal of gum tissue
gingivoplasty
surgical reconstruction of gum tissue
glossoplasty
surgical reconstruction of the tongue
glossorrhaphy
suture of the tongue
glossotomy
incision into the tongue
odontectomy
surgical removal of a tooth