How Do You Spell CHOLANGIOSTOMY?

1. Cholangiostomy is a medical procedure that involves the creation of an artificial opening called a stoma in the bile duct. The term is derived from "chol-" which refers to bile, "angi-" meaning vessel, and "-ostomy" indicating the surgical creation of an opening. This procedure is typically performed when there is a blockage or obstruction in the bile ducts that prevents the normal flow of bile from the liver to the small intestine.

   During a cholangiostomy, a surgeon makes an incision in the abdomen to access the bile ducts. Using imaging techniques such as fluoroscopy or ultrasound, the surgeon locates the site of the blockage and carefully creates an opening in the duct. This opening allows bile to bypass the obstruction and drain directly into a collection bag or another pathway, such as the small intestine or external drainage.

   Cholangiostomy can be performed using minimally invasive techniques, such as endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) or percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC). These approaches reduce the need for extensive surgery and promote faster recovery.

   Cholangiostomy is commonly used in the management of conditions such as bile duct stones, strictures (narrowing) of the duct, tumors, or infections that block or obstruct the bile flow. By bypassing the obstruction, cholangiostomy helps alleviate symptoms, reduce the risk of complications, and restore the normal flow of bile to aid in digestion and nutrient absorption.

2. The surgical formation of a fistula into a bile-duct.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for CHOLANGIOSTOMY

The word "cholangiostomy" is derived from three components: "chol(e)", "angi(o)", and "-stomy".

1. "Chol(e)" refers to bile or the bile ducts. It comes from the Greek word "kholḗ" (χολή), meaning "bile".

2. "Angi(o)" refers to blood vessels. It originates from the Greek word "ággeion" (ἀγγεῖον), meaning "vessel" or "container".

3. "-Stomy" is a suffix used in medical terminology to indicate the creation of an artificial opening or connection between two structures. It is derived from the Greek word "stóma" (στόμα), meaning "mouth" or "opening".

Plural form of CHOLANGIOSTOMY is CHOLANGIOSTOMIES