| Roux, Philibert | <person> French surgeon, 1780-1854. See: Roux's method. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Roux, Pierre | <person> French bacteriologist, 1853-1933. See: Roux spatula, Roux's stain. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Roux-en-Y anastomosis | Anastomosis of the distal end of the divided jejunum to the stomach, bile duct, or another structure, with implantation of the proximal end into the side of the jejunum at a suitable distance below the first anastomosis, the bowel then forming a Y-shaped pattern. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Roux-en-Y operation | Anastomosis of the distal end of the divided upper jejunum to the stomach, oesophagus, biliary tract, or other structure and anastomosis of the proximal end to the side of the jejunum a little further distal. (05 Mar 2000) |