gastrojejunostomies

Example:In cases where the obstruction was not surgically removed, a gastrojejunostomy was used to bypass the blockage instead.

Definition:A physical blockage that prevents the passage of substances, such as food or other material, through a tube or channel like a blood vessel or a part of the digestive tract.

Example:The blockage in the pylorus was treated with a gastrojejunostomy to ensure unimpeded passage of stomach contents into the jejunum.

Definition:An obstruction, hindrance, or interference that prevents something from occurring or progressing.