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.

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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.

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