Jejunoileal Bypass

**Definition:** A procedure consisting of the SURGICAL ANASTOMOSIS of the proximal part of the JEJUNUM to the distal portion of the ILEUM, so as to bypass the nutrient-absorptive segment of the SMALL INTESTINE. Due to the severe malnutrition and life-threatening metabolic complications, this method is no longer used to treat MORBID OBESITY.

**Tree numbers:** - E02.650.500.062.875 - E04.035.415 - E04.062.875 - E04.210.626

**Synonyms:** - Ileojejunal Bypass - Jejuno-Ileal Bypass