Micrograph of pseudomembranous colitis, an indication for colectomy, H&E stain
ICD-9-CM
45.8, 45.73
MeSH
D003082
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Colectomy (col- + -ectomy) is bowel resection of the large bowel (sometimes referred to as the colon which more precisely denotes a part of the large bowel). It consists of the surgical removal of any extent of the colon, usually segmental resection (partial colectomy). In extreme cases where the entire large intestine is removed, it is called total colectomy, and proctocolectomy (procto- + colectomy) denotes that the rectum is included.
Colectomy (col- + -ectomy) is bowel resection of the large bowel (sometimes referred to as the colon which more precisely denotes a part of the large...
A Kock pouch is a continent pouch formed by the terminal ileum after colectomy. The procedure was detailed and first performed in 1969 by Dr. Nils Kock...
'rejoined' (partial colectomy), a surgery that has a substantial healing time but leaves quality of life largely intact. Prophylactic colectomy is indicated...
is indicated. When surgery is required the recommended procedure is a colectomy (surgical removal of all or part of the colon) with end ileostomy. Fluid...
healthcare may include surgeries such as mastectomies, oophorectomies, colectomies and surgical corrections, such as the surgical correction of cryptorchidism...
hemorrhoidectomies Surgical forms of treatment for these conditions include: colectomy, ileo/colostomy, polypectomy, strictureplasty, hemorrhoidectomy (in severe...
reserved for the sense of small bowel resection, in distinction from colectomy, which covers the sense of large bowel resection. Bowel resection may...
There are several surgical approaches to treat megacolon, such as a colectomy (removal of the entire colon) with ileorectal anastomosis (ligation of...
Publishing. Retrieved 2 January 2022. Lotti M. Anatomy in relation to left colectomy Anatomy photo:37:13-0102 at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center Anatomy...
surgical approach, called colectomy. During a colectomy, the person is placed under general anesthesia. A surgeon performing a colectomy will make a lower midline...
States have their appendix removed each year. Extirpation of the colon, or colectomy, is used in the treatment of patient's ulcerative colitis whose condition...
Length of Postoperative Ileus After Elective Laparoscopic Left-Sided Colectomy". Diseases of the Colon & Rectum. 58 (11): 1064–1069. doi:10.1097/DCR...
least 10% chance of developing malignancy and should undergo abdominal colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis, and close monitoring via endoscopy of rectum...
yellow fatty tissue An invasive colorectal carcinoma (top center) in a colectomy specimen A squamous-cell carcinoma (the whitish tumor) near the bronchi...
a partial colectomy or total colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis. Due to increased risk of colorectal cancer following partial colectomy and similar...
Length of Postoperative Ileus After Elective Laparoscopic Left-Sided Colectomy". Diseases of the Colon & Rectum. 58 (11): 1064–1069. doi:10.1097/DCR...
most common of these procedures are removal of all or part of the colon (colectomy), or removal of the kidney (nephrectomy). Some surgeons perform these...
other solvent or lubricant). Surgical intervention in the form of sigmoid colectomy or proctocolectomy and ileostomy may be required only when all conservative...
Neoplasm Other names Tumor, tumour, carcinocytes Colectomy specimen containing a malignant neoplasm, namely an invasive example of colorectal cancer (the...
colorectal surgeons, however some portions of the surgery, specifically the colectomy (removal of the colon) may be performed by general surgeons. It was first...
activity of the colonic inflammation in ulcerative colitis. In addition, colectomy does not have an impact on the course of primary sclerosing cholangitis...
Gross appearance of an opened colectomy specimen containing two adenomatous polyps (the brownish oval tumors above the labels, attached to the normal...
Anti-TNF inhibitors. split ileostomy, diverting ileostomy, and subtotal colectomy are options for management of steroid-dependent or refractory microscopic...
Colon. Deep dissection. Anterior view. Large intestine (Chinese medicine) Colectomy Colonic ulcer This article incorporates text in the public domain from...
The Colon Retrieved on 2010-01-21 Lotti M. Anatomy in relation to left colectomy Anatomy figure: 37:06-06 at Human Anatomy Online, SUNY Downstate Medical...
gallbladder, frequently as a result of painful gallstones or other problems. 4. Colectomy: The removal of the colon (large intestine) whole or in part. This procedure...
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