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colon resection

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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.


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