glossary

gastro-oesophagostomy

Definition gastro-oesophagostomy

gastro-oesophagostomy

gastro-oesophagostomy n. a surgical operation in which the *oesophagus (gullet) is joined to the stomach, by-passing the natural junction when this is obstructed by *achalasia, *stricture (narrowing of the oesophagus, or cancer. This operation is rarely performed, because gastric juices entering the oesophagus through this artificial junction cause inflammation and stricture.