Billroth I Explained

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.

See also

• Anatomical terms of location
• Billroth II
• Roux-en-Y anastomosis

External links

• Schematic of Billroth I & II - thefreedictionary.com.

Notes and References

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