Altemeier operation
Altemeier operation
(ahlt'mī-ĕr),an operation for rectal prolapse that involves a sleeve resection of the prolapsed rectum and colon with a primary anastomosis performed transanally.
Al·te·mei·er operation
(ahl'tĕ-mī-ĕr op-ĕr-ā'shŭn)An operation for rectal prolapse that involves a sleeve resection of the prolapsed rectum and colon with a primary anastomosis performed transanally.