Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Esophagostomy

Surgical formation of an external opening (stoma) into the esophagus.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Surgical formation of an external opening (stoma) into the esophagus.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Esophagostomies
  • Cervical Esophagostomy
  • Cervical Esophagostomies
  • Esophagostomies, Cervical
  • Esophagostomy, Cervical

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Aspects Covered

17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

88

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Previous Indexing

  • Esophagus/surgery (1966-1987)

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  1. E04w.210w.358
  2. E04w.579w.358

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Esophagostomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D004946. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D004946
  2. Esophagostomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57998206