colectomy /co·lec·to·my/ (ko-lek´tah-me) excision of the colon or of a portion of it.
Colectomy
colectomy
colectomy [ko-lek´to-me]
colectomy
co·lec·to·my (k -l k t-m )n. Surgical removal of part or all of the colon. |
Colectomy
Surgical removal of the large bowel.
Mentioned in: Intestinal Polyps
colectomy
[kəlek′təmē]
Etymology: Gk, kolon, colon, ektomē, excision
surgical excision of part or all of the colon, performed to treat cancer of the colon, diverticulitis, or severe chronic ulcerative colitis. For several days before surgery a low-residue diet is prescribed. Antibiotics, bowel-cleansing enemas, or an oral bowel preparation solution are given to reduce the number of bacteria in the bowel. Parenteral fluids and electrolytes are given, and a nasogastric tube is passed. The nurse gives postoperative care as for any abdominal surgery. The nasogastric tube is connected to suction and remains in place until bowel sounds are heard. See also abdominal surgery.
colectomy [ko-lek´to-me]
excision of the colon or of a portion of it.
colectomy
excision of the colon or of a portion of it.
colectomy
GI disease The surgical removal of various lengths of the colon; partial colectomies–with a rim or margin of healthy Tx are motivated by CA and acute diverticulitis; more complete colectomies–hemi-colectomy, total
colectomy are indicated for long-standing ulcerative colitis, familial adenomatous polyposis, premalignant conditions which eventuate into cancer. See Open colectomy.
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