<procedure> Surgical formation of an opening (stoma) into the common bile duct for drainage or for direct communication with a site in the small intestine, primarily the duodenum or jejunum. ... (12 Dec 1998) ... 
(ko-led″ә-kos´tә-me) creation of an opening into the common bile duct for drainage.
Type: Term Pronunciation: kō-led′ō-kos′tō-mē Definitions: 1. Establishment of a fistula into the common bile duct.
formation of a temporary opening through the abdominal wall into the common bile duct, usually to remove stones.