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Level 3: Complex Surgical Terms

Cholecystoduodenostomy

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Level 3: Complex Surgical Terms

Term Breakdown

Cholecyst/o (gallbladder) + Duoden/o (duodenum) + Stomy (opening/connection)

Definition

Surgical creation of a connection between the gallbladder and duodenum

Clinical Context

Used when bile duct is blocked or damaged

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