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duodenostomy
Establishment of a fistula into the duodenum. [duodeno- + G. stoma, mouth]

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n.
an operation in which the duodenum is brought through the abdominal wall and opened, usually in order to introduce food. See also gastroduodenostomy.

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du·o·de·nos·to·my (doo″o-də-nosґtə-me) [duodeno- + -stomy] surgical formation of a permanent orifice into the duodenum.

Medical dictionary. 2011.