Billroth I, more formally Billroth's operation I, is an operation in which the pylorus is removed and the distal stomach is anastomosed directly to the duodenum.[1][2]
| Billroth I | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Billroth's operation I |
| ICD-9-CM | 43.6 |
The operation is most closely associated with Theodor Billroth, but was first described by Polish surgeon Ludwik Rydygier.[2]
The surgical procedure is called a gastroduodenostomy.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Gastroduodenostomy - procedure, recovery, blood, tube, removal, pain, time, operation". www.surgeryencyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2017-04-16.
- ^ a b Billroth's operation I. whonamedit.com. http://www.whonamedit.com/synd.cfm/2730.html. Accessed on: June 15, 2008.
External links
edit- Schematic of Billroth I & II - thefreedictionary.com.
