Billroth I

Billroth I
Other namesBillroth's operation I
ICD-9-CM43.6

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]

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

References

  1. ^ a b "Gastroduodenostomy - procedure, recovery, blood, tube, removal, pain, time, operation". www.surgeryencyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2017-04-16.
  2. ^ a b Billroth's operation I. whonamedit.com. http://www.whonamedit.com/synd.cfm/2730.html. Accessed on: June 15, 2008.