Small Intestinal Excision for Interposition
Small Intestinal Excision for Interposition
Definition
A surgical procedure that utilizes a portion of the small bowel to restore function elsewhere in the gastrointestinal tract by interpositioning the resected piece between two healthy segments (the diseased portion is removed).
Also known as Excision of small intestine for interposition, Small Intestinal Excision for Interposition — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C0192619 per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |