Description

A jejunostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an opening in the jejunum, part of the small intestine, allowing for direct access to the digestive tract. This procedure is often performed to provide nutrition to patients who cannot eat by mouth due to various medical conditions.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'yeyunostomía' is the formal term used in clinical settings, while colloquial terms may include variations like 'yeyuno' or 'estoma yeyunal'. It's important to maintain a professional tone and avoid informal language when interpreting this term, as it relates to significant surgical procedures.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient underwent a jejunostomy to ensure proper nutrition after surgery.

ES: El paciente se sometió a una yeyunostomía para asegurar una nutrición adecuada después de la cirugía.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'jejunostomy' with 'ileostomy'; mispronouncing 'yeyunostomía' as 'yeyunostomía'; using informal terms instead of the clinical term.