Colectomy
| Medical Definition: |
Excision of a portion of the colon or of the whole colon. (Dorland, 28th ed) |
| Guide Notes: |
do not use /util except by MeSH definition |
Colectomy Categories.
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Proctocolectomy, Restorative - A surgical procedure involving the excision of the COLON and RECTUM and the formation of an ILEOANAL RESERVOIR (pouch). In patients with intestinal diseases, such as ulcerative colitis, this procedure avoids the need for an OSTOMY by allowing for transanal defecation. |
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