sigmoidectomy


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sigmoidectomy

(ˌsɪɡmɔɪdˈɛktəmɪ)
n, pl -mies
(Surgery) surgical removal of the sigmoid colon
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Noun1.sigmoidectomy - surgical removal of part or all of the sigmoid colon (usually to remove a malignant tumor)
ablation, cutting out, extirpation, excision - surgical removal of a body part or tissue
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According to their results, bowel motions were reestablished within 48 h in 94% of patients after open sigmoidectomy (21), and in 70%-95% after colonic resections (20).
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Out of 2 volvuli, 1 underwent sigmoidectomy with end-to-end anastomosis and transverse colostomy in another case, 1 case of ileocaecal growth ended with right hemicolectomy.
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Stuart was operated upon immediately and in a matter of four hours, Dr Panigrahi removed the tumour by a process known as laparoscopic sigmoidectomy.
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Speaking about surgical treatment he discussed anal enrichment rectopexy ventral rectopexy open as well as laparoscopic perineal resection and sigmoidectomy.
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