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The removal of colon is called a colectomy. The name will vary according to the site: Right hemicolectomy or Left hemicolectomy for removal of left or right side of colon, and Sigmoid colectomy for removal of sigmoid colon and Anterior resection for removal of colon and upper rectum and finally APR (Abdomino Perineal Resection) which is resection of lower part of colon and rectum
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoNot totally but parts of it can be removed. This procedure is normally carried out if disease (notably cancer of the colon) is diagnosed.
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To surgically remove a portion of the pleura This procedure is known as?
pleurectomy
Another name for the large intestine is the?
Colon
How do you remove corns?
Corns are troublesome areas of dead skin that usually affect the toes or fingers. You can remove corns by paring the lesion but sometimes they grow back. The alternative is to have them surgically removed.
What are the 4 divisions of the colon?
There are actually more than 6. I believe they would be the cecum, ascending colon, hepatic flexure, transverse colon, colic (or splenic) flexure, descending colon, and sigmoid colon.
Function of the transverse colon?
The ascending colon runs vertically below the liver. The descending colon runs vertically below the stomach. The transverse colon runs horizontally between the ascending and descending colons and is attached to the bottom of the liver and stomach.
What is the surgical term to remove the colon?
Colectomy means to cut out or remove the colon.
What is the rectal stump?
The rectal stump is the pouch left behind after the colon is diverted surgically to open at the abdominal wall ( a colostomy)
To surgically remove a portion of the pleura This procedure is known as?
pleurectomy
What is the birth name of Dajine Colon?
Dajine Colon's birth name is Dajine Champagne Colon.
Another name for the large intestine is the?
Colon
Why are hepactectomies performed?
Hepatectomies are performed to surgically remove tumors from the liver.
What is the procedure which a needle is surgically inserted into the pericardium to remove fluid?
Pericardiocentesis
What is the homophone for a boys name and remove a hole?
The homophone for a boy's name "Colin" without a hole is "colon".
What is the name of a colon expert?
The name of a colon expert is a gastroenterologist.
What is another name for surgically sew?
suture
How long does it take to surgically remove multiple bullets?
depends on the amount of bullets....
Can a tooth with a hole in it be pulled or does it have to be surgically removed?
It depends on how strong the tooth is. If it's decayed to the point of being weak and fragile, it might be best to surgically remove it.
