A surgical procedure in which an incision is made into the small intestine, often to remove blockages, foreign objects, or tumors.
From Greek 'enteron' (intestine) + 'tome' (cutting, incision). This surgical procedure has been performed for centuries, with techniques gradually improving from ancient times through the modern era.
Enterotomy represents the gut-opening solution to intestinal problems—surgeons literally open the bowel to fix what's wrong inside, a procedure so delicate that even one millimeter of misdirection can cause serious complications.
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