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What aftercare is associated with rectal resection?
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.The patient is taught how to support the incision during deep breathing and coughing, and given pain medication as necessary.Fluids and electrolytes are given intravenously until the patient's diet can be resumed, starting with liquids.
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What risks are associated with rectal resection?
Rectal resection has potential risks similar those of other major surgeries. Complications usually occur while the patient is in the hospital and the patient's general health prior to surgery will be an indication of the risk potential.
What is a Low anterior resection?
A Low Anterior Resection is an operation to remove rectal cancers which are very low in the pelvis but not low enough to warrant surgery on the rectal sphincters. In surgical terms, this means at least 2 cm margin from the levator ani.
What is rectal anastomosis?
During a rectal resection, the surgeon removes the diseased or perforated portion of the rectum. If the diseased or damaged section is not very large, the separated ends are reattached. Such a procedure is called rectal anastomosis.
What kind of aftercare is used in a colpotomy?
Aftercare for colpotomy is associated with the overall surgery that required the colpotomy.
What is an abdominoperineal resection?
An abdominoperineal resection is a kind of surgery in which the rectum, anus or colon are removed. This surgery is often used to treat people with rectal or anal cancer.Ê
What aftercare is associated with skull x rays?
There is no aftercare required following skull or sinus x-ray procedures.
What is the mortality rate of rectal resection?
Mortality has decreased from nearly 28% to under 6%, through the use of prophylactic antibiotics before and after surgery.
What are the morbidity and mortality rates for myocardial resection?
In the study of 245 patients, ventricular reconstruction by myocardial resection was found to have an associated in-hospital mortality rate of 78.1%.
Which branch of medical science is associated with rectal bleeding?
Gastro-enterology
What aftercare is associated with thermometers?
A thermometer should be cleaned, disinfected and placed in an appropriate container for storage.
What is the purpose of a colon resection?
Rectal resections repair damage to the rectum caused by diseases of the lower digestive tract, such as cancer, diverticulitis, and inflammatory bowel disease.Injury, obstruction, and ischemia (compromised blood supply) may require rectal resection.
What is Stage IV rectal cancer?
Any of previous criteria associated with distant metastasis
