coloplication /co·lo·pli·ca·tion/ (ko″lo-plĭ-ka´shun) the operation of infolding or taking tucks in the wall of the colon in cases of dilatation.
co·lo·pli·ca·tion (k  l -pl -k  shn)n. The surgical reduction of the lumen of a dilated colon by making folds or tucks in its walls. |
coloplication
the operation of taking a reef or fold in the colon. An inverting stitch, e.g. Lembert, will also plicate the colon. This could be used over a weakened wall which is still viable, e.g. needle decompression site.
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