Enteroapocleisis is a medical term derived from the combination of three words; "entero," which refers to the small intestine, "apo," meaning "from" or "away from," and "cleisis," which signifies surgical closure or occlusion. Thus, enteroapocleisis can be defined as a surgical procedure involving the partial or complete occlusion or closure of the small intestine to divert the flow of digestive contents away from its normal path.
This procedure is typically employed as a temporary measure to alleviate certain medical conditions or to allow the intestine to heal. By diverting the normal course of intestinal contents, enteroapocleisis aims to bypass and rest the affected portion of the small intestine, which may have an injury, inflammation, or other pathological conditions.
During enteroapocleisis, a surgeon may create an artificial opening, known as a stoma, by joining a small section of the small intestine to an opening in the abdominal wall. This allows the contents of the intestine to be rerouted and released into a bag or pouch attached to the stoma. This process effectively diverts normal bowel movements, allowing the specific area of the small intestine to rest and heal.
Enteroapocleisis is typically performed in severe cases or in situations where other treatments have failed to provide relief or improvement. However, it is important to note that this procedure is not a permanent solution, and the intestine will eventually be reconnected to its original course once healing has occurred or the underlying condition has been addressed.
