colon resection

Surgery The segmental or subtotal surgical removal of colon Indications Colorectal cancer, angiodysplasia, ulcerative colitis, acute diverticulitis Complications Anastomic dehiscence, infection, necrosis. See Anterior resection, Hemicolectomy, Sigmoidectomy.

Mentioned in

Colonic Irrigation
CR
Heineke, Walter
Heineke-Mikulicz pyloroplasty
laparoscopic colon resection
resection

All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.