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Hartmann operation

Hart·mann op·er·a·tion

(hahrt'mahn),
resection of the sigmoid colon beginning at or just above the peritoneal reflexion and extending proximally, with closure of the rectal stump and end-colostomy.
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Hart·mann op·er·a·tion

(hahrt'măn op-ĕr-ā'shŭn)
Resection of the sigmoid colon beginning at or just above the peritoneal reflexion and extending proximally, with closure of the rectal stump and end-colostomy.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

Hartmann,

Henri A.C.A., French surgeon, 1860-1952.
Hartmann colostomy
Hartmann knife
Hartmann mosquito forceps
Hartmann operation - resection of the rectosigmoid colon beginning at or just above the peritoneal reflexion and extending proximally, with closure of the rectal stump and end-colostomy.
Hartmann pouch - a spheroid or conical pouch at the junction of the neck of the gallbladder and the cystic duct. Synonym(s): ampulla of gallbladder; fossa provesicalis; pelvis of gallbladder
Hartmann resection
Hartmann speculum
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