Billroth, Christian A.T.

(bil′rōt″, roth″ )

Prussian-born Austrian surgeon, 1829-1894.

cords of Billroth

SEE: Splenic cord.

Billroth I operation

Partial gastrectomy with gastroduodenostomy.

Billroth II operation

Partial gastrectomy with gastrojejunostomy.