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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.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition 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.

Colectomy Medical Definitions and Terms

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