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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.
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∙ 10y agoColon resections are done in order to remove a diseased part of the large intestine from the body. Reasons for doing so vary among individuals though a diseased large intestine is typically the leading cause.
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What do they call it when part of the colon is removed?
colon resection or colostomy
What is the medical code for partial resection of colon with end-to end anastomosis?
(45.79) First, look up resection, go to colon, then open and other.
What is the icd-9 code for status post resection carcinoma right colon?
The icd 9 code for status post resection carcinoma of the right colon is 44160. This is the surgical code used when the main tumor is in the right colon.
What is the name to surgically remove the colon?
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
How do you get rid of an enlarged colon?
You have to remove the part of enlarged colon by surgical resection. As in case of congenital megacolon.
What happens to a benign colon polyp that is only partially resected?
is a colon resection recommended for sessile -flat polyp
What is the cpt code for laparoscopic sigmoid colon resection?
cpt code 44204
What is the icd-9 code for post colon resection 3 months ago for sigmoid colon cancer and is now admitted for adjunct chemotherapy?
chemotherapy
What is the icd-9 code for personal history of colon resection and small bowel resection?
I chose to use v12.79; personal history of diseases of the digestive systems, not elsewhere classified...
What is a ileocolectomy?
A surgical resection of diseased bowel located at the junction of the ilium and colon such that the remaining ilium and colon are reanastomosed.
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
Which topic is most important for the nurse to dicuss preoperatively with a patient with a patient who is scheduled for a colon resection?
deep breathing and coughing
