A surgical procedure that creates an opening or connection between the stomach and the small intestine, allowing food to bypass a damaged or blocked section.
Combining gastro- (stomach), entero- (intestine), and -stomy (the creation of an opening or passage). This surgical technique was developed in the late 1800s to treat ulcers and obstruction.
This surgery was so common in the early 20th century that it became one of the first 'standardized' operations—surgeons could perform it in under an hour, making it a reliable fix for severe ulcers.
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