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Put colon put in place and move intestines during surgery to remove a tumor?
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What has the author S Drobni written?
S. Drobni has written: 'Surgery of the intestines' -- subject(s): Abdomen, Colon (Anatomy), Rectum, Surgery
What is the scientific name for large intestines?
the colon
Is surgery is necessary after diagnose with colon cancer?
Surgery is the very first treatment after colon cancer positive diagnosis. Surgery is done to remove the cancerous growths from colon or rectum. For the cancer diagnosis at advance stages other treatments like chemotherapy and radiation therapy can be given along with surgery.
What are the health benefits of a colon cleansing enema?
Colon cleansing is said to be healthy for a person because it eliminates waste from your intestines. There can be up to 10 lbs of feces in your intestines that the body doesn't eliminate so cleansing the colon will remove that waste and leave you feeling healthier, lighter, and overall cleaner.
What are some of the treatments of colon cancer?
Some treatments for colon cancer can include surgery (colectomy) to remove cancer cells, chemotherapy, and or radiation therapy to remove dangerous cancerous tissues.
What is the scientific name for the intestines?
Colon
What happens during Colon Surgery?
During Colon Surgery your Surgeon will make a cut into your abdomen and take away the part of the colon that has the cancer. He will also take away a small section of the normal part of the colon on either side of the cancer. Then the rest of the pieces of you colon are then reattached. Nearby lymph nodes are taken out and then your Surgeon will close the cut he made earlier.
How is the need for gasteroenterologic surgery assessed?
The need for surgery of the esophagus, duodenum, stomach, colon, and intestines is assessed by medical history, general physical, and x ray after the patient swallows barium for maximum visibility.
Are intestines in the colon?
The colon is the name for large intestine. Ileum is the small intestine
What type of medicine do you take for colon cancer?
Treatment of colon cancer is strictly surgical, medications taken are during preparation for surgery (as antibiotics), & after surgery. Chemotherapy could be used for advanced stages
What is the path of food through your body?
Mouth-esophagus-stomach-small intestines (duodenum, jejunum, ileum)-large intestines (cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon)-rectum-anus
What is the path of food through the body?
Mouth-esophagus-stomach-small intestines (duodenum, jejunum, ileum)-large intestines (cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon)-rectum-anus
