what is 'colectomy'? Definition for Colectomy Colectomy is also known as: Total colectomy, colectomy Colectomy is a medical procedure used for such diagnoses as: acquired megacolon, acute megacolon and chronic megacolon. related diagnosis search results for 'colectomy' 1 - 5 of 13 diagnosis acquired megacolon abnormal dilatation of large bowel Colectomy and acquired megacolon acute megacolon acute abnormal dilatation of large bowel Colectomy and acute megacolon chronic megacolon abnormally dilated large bowel Colectomy and chronic megacolon juvenile polyposis growths in bowel in children Colectomy and juvenile polyposis toxic megacolon serious illness with rapid dilatation of large bowel Colectomy and toxic megacolon Gardner Syndrome multiple growths in body and colon polyps Colectomy and Gardner Syndrome colitis large bowel inflammation Colectomy and colitis colon cancer large bowel cancer Colectomy and colon cancer inflammatory bowel disease chronic inflammation of bowel Colectomy and inflammatory bowel disease Lynch Syndromes I and II hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer Colectomy and Lynch Syndromes I and II familial adenomatous polyposis inherited condition with multiple growths in large bowel Colectomy and familial adenomatous polyposis colon polyps growths in large bowel Colectomy and colon polyps diverticulitis inflammation of pouches in large bowel Colectomy and diverticulitis for more please login, login is free (click to login) related procedure search results for 'colectomy'/associated diagnoses 1 - 5 of 83 procedures colectomy and ileorectal anastomosis Colectomy and colectomy and ileorectal anastomosis Colonoscopy Colonoscopy Colectomy and Colonoscopy total colectomy with ileostomy Colectomy and total colectomy with ileostomy Serum T4 free Colectomy and Serum T4 free Intravenous (IV) normal saline (NS) Colectomy and Intravenous (IV) normal saline (NS) Complete Blood Count Colectomy and Complete Blood Count KUB Colectomy and KUB Intravenous (IV) lactated Ringer (LR) solution Colectomy and Intravenous (IV) lactated Ringer (LR) solution colostomy Colectomy and colostomy fecal diversion Colectomy and fecal diversion Subtotal colectomy Colectomy and Subtotal colectomy serum electrolytes Colectomy and serum electrolytes Biopsy Colectomy and Biopsy Abdominal CAT Scan Colectomy and Abdominal CAT Scan Fecal Occult Blood Tests Test for occult blood in stool Colectomy and Fecal Occult Blood Tests Sigmoidoscopy Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Colectomy and Sigmoidoscopy Colon Biopsy Colectomy and Colon Biopsy Endoscopic surgery Colectomy and Endoscopic surgery Complete metabolic panel Colectomy and Complete metabolic panel Intravenous (IV) fluids Colectomy and Intravenous (IV) fluids for more please login, login is free (click to login) related medication search results for 'colectomy'/associated diagnoses 1 - 5 of 83 drugs hydrocortisone Colectomy and hydrocortisone bisacodyl Colectomy and bisacodyl cascara sagrada Colectomy and cascara sagrada lactulose Colectomy and lactulose magnesium hydroxide Colectomy and magnesium hydroxide polyethylene glycol Colectomy and polyethylene glycol psyllium Colectomy and psyllium senna Colectomy and senna sorbitol Colectomy and sorbitol gentamicin Colectomy and gentamicin metronidazole Colectomy and metronidazole 6-mercaptopurine Colectomy and 6-mercaptopurine azathioprine Colectomy and azathioprine hydrocortisone(cortef) Colectomy and hydrocortisone(cortef) infliximab Colectomy and infliximab loperamide Colectomy and loperamide mesalamine Colectomy and mesalamine methylprednisolone Colectomy and methylprednisolone sulfasalazine(azulfidine) Colectomy and sulfasalazine(azulfidine) cyclosporine Colectomy and cyclosporine for more please login, login is free (click to login) The following are types of physicians relevant for 'Colectomy'. related types of physicians 'family practitioner, gastroenterologist, internist' show local physicians postal code Find Local stars represent relevance to topic not rating more The results are computer generated suggestions to help you find a physician. MEDgle does not recommend any particular type of physician or claim to be complete or accurate in the providers and specialties suggested. web search results for 'colectomy'? Results 1 - 50 - Colectomy colectomy Prev Term: cold temperature. Next Term: Coleoptera. colectomy. Use: colon surgery. Send your comments to: Melody Lowe ... http://crisp.cit.nih.gov/Thesaurus/00010749.htm   crisp.cit.nih.gov - summary Colectomy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ... and information for patients for colectomy. 5 References. 6 External links ... Prophylactic colectomy can be indicated in some forms of polyposis, Lynch ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colectomy   en.wikipedia.org - summary Colectomy for idiopathic megarectum and megacolon. ... in 40 patients who underwent colectomy for idiopathic megacolon and megarectum ... Colectomy offers good results with few complications in the treatment of ... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1773963   www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - summary Definition of open colectomy - NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms open colectomy (... koh-LEK-toh-mee) ... When only part of the colon is removed, it is called a partial colectomy. Previous Definitions: ... http://www.nci.nih.gov/Templates/db_alpha.aspx?CdrID=44635   www.nci.nih.gov - summary Fulminant Clostridium difficile: An Underappreciated and Increasing ... ... enough that that death seemed likely without urgent colectomy (see Table 1) ... patients who did not undergo colectomy were identified by autopsy records to ... http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pub...   www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov - summary Ileocolectomy and Right Colectomy and Colorectal Cancer Read about laparoscopic ileocolectomy and right colectomy, operations to treat colorectal cancer. ... In a right colectomy, only the ascending colon will be ... http://www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/removal-of-right-colon   www.webmd.com - summary NIDDK Clearinghouses Reference Collection ... chapter on the indications for colectomy and choice of surgical procedures for ... Colectomy with mucosal proctectomy and endorectal IPAA is the operation of ... http://catalog.niddk.nih.gov/resources/results.cfm?result=6&...   catalog.niddk.nih.gov - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Large bowel resection ... resection; Resection of part of large intestine; Colectomy; Proctocolectomy ... The large bowel connects the small intestine to the anus. ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002941.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Definition of colectomy - NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms When only part of the colon is removed, it is called a partial colectomy. ... In a laparoscopic-assisted colectomy, several small incisions are made and a ... http://www.nci.nih.gov/Templates/db_alpha.aspx?CdrID=45647   www.nci.nih.gov - summary Partial colectomy for diverticular disease ... part of the colon (partial colectomy) and then joining the remaining sections. ... Partial colectomy is done under general anesthesia. ... http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/partial-colectomy-f...   www.webmd.com - summary Large bowel resection About Video Library Drug Finder Find a Doctor Find a Hospital Medical ... resection; Resection of part of large intestine; Colectomy; Proctocolectomy ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/Large-bowel-resection.htm   adam.about.com - summary eMedicine - Familial Adenomatous Polyposis : Article by Mohammad Wehbi Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is the most common adenomatous polyposis ... treatment of FAP, 20% of patients may develop desmoid tumors after colectomy. ... http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic769.htm   www.emedicine.com - summary Laparoscopy-assisted colectomy versus open colectomy for treatment of ... ... early reports on laparoscopy-assisted colectomy (LAC) in patients with colon ... compare efficacy of LAC and open colectomy (OC) for treatment of non-metastatic ... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12103285?ordinalpos=54&it...   www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - summary Functional Outcome After Colectomy and Ileorectal Anastomosis Compared ... ... surgeon must choose between colectomy with IRA and restorative ... two main surgical options are colectomy with an ileorectal anastomosis (IRA) 2 ... http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1420918   www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov - summary Laparoscopic Surgery an Option in Colon Cancer - National Cancer Institute ... conventional open abdominal surgery (colectomy) in a large randomized clinical trial. ... was switched to open colectomy on the operating table when ... http://www.nci.nih.gov/clinicaltrials/results/laparoscopic-colectomy0604   www.nci.nih.gov - summary Cancer of ileostomy: a late complication of colectomy for ulcerative ... ... 31 years after total colectomy for ulcerative colitis. ... of the ileostomy after colectomy performed for non-neoplastic conditions are extremely uncommon. ... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15790213   www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - summary Impact of Emergency Colectomy on Survival of Patients With Fulminant ... ... patients who had an emergency colectomy were less likely to die (AOR, ... Colectomy seemed more beneficial in patients aged 65 years or more, in those ... http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1876996   www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov - summary Colorectal Cancer Surgery Learn about laparoscopic surgery to treat colorectal cancer, which requires only small incisions to perform the operation. ... Total abdominal colectomy. ... http://www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/colorectal-cancer-sur...   www.webmd.com - summary NIDDK Clearinghouses Reference Collection After patients receive a colectomy, the ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) is ... reviews the indications for colectomy and then outlines the complications ... http://catalog.niddk.nih.gov/resources/results.cfm?result=al...   catalog.niddk.nih.gov - summary Differences Between Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease - Diagnosing IBD The two primary forms of IBD, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, share many ... After a colectomy, a UC patient may have an ileostomy or one of several types of ... http://ibdcrohns.about.com/od/ulcerativecolitis/a/diffuccd.htm   ibdcrohns.about.com - summary [Bronchiectasis following colectomy in a patient with ulcerative ... ... appearance of bronchiectasis following colectomy for an exacerbation of ... who, following a total colectomy, developed bilateral bronchiectasis 12 months ... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15826533   www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - summary Laparascopic Total Abdominal Colectomy Laparascopic total abdominal colectomy is an operation that removes the large ... Bookmark This Page. Site Map. Sign up for WebMD Newsletters. WebMD Home ... http://www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/laparascopic-total-abdominal-colectomy   www.webmd.com - summary Talk:Colectomy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Talk:Colectomy. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jump to: navigation, search ... All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License. ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Colectomy   en.wikipedia.org - summary Long-term results after colectomy and endorectal ileal pullthrough ... Total colectomy and mucosal proctectomy with preservation of continence in ulcerative colitis. ... Total colectomy and endorectal ileal pull-through with ... http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1242370   www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov - summary Laparoscopic-assisted ileo-colectomy for tuberculosis. Laparoscopic-assisted ileo-colectomy for tuberculosis. Balsara KP, Shah CR, Maru S, Sehgal R. ... Colectomy/methods* Colitis/surgery. Colonic Diseases/surgery ... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15868250   www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - summary NIDDK Clearinghouses Reference Collection Of these patients, 21 underwent colectomy (removal of a portion of the colon) ... Colectomy remains an ultimate option for patients with disabling slow transit ... http://catalog.niddk.nih.gov/resources/results.cfm?result=42...   catalog.niddk.nih.gov - summary Definition of laparoscopic-assisted colectomy - NCI Dictionary of ... laparoscopic-assisted colectomy (LA-puh-ruh-SKAH-pik... koh ... When only part of the colon is removed, it is called a partial colectomy. Previous Definitions: ... http://www.nci.nih.gov/Templates/db_alpha.aspx?CdrID=45746   www.nci.nih.gov - summary Laparoscopic colectomy. See commentary "Laparoscopic colectomy--the innovation continues." on page 701. See letter "Laparoscopic colectomy." in volume 221 on page 111. ... http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1242720   www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov - summary Bowel resection for colorectal cancer Bowel resection, also called partial colectomy, for colorectal cancer removes the tumor and part of the colon or rectum on either side. http://www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/bowel-resection-for-colorectal-cancer   www.webmd.com - summary Fulminant Clostridium difficile: an underappreciated and increasing ... ... who died or underwent colectomy secondary to fulminant Clostridium difficile colitis. ... to medical therapy; it may progress to colectomy or death. ... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11882758   www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - summary Systematic Review of Surgical Options for Idiopathic Megarectum and ... ... evidence cannot be given, although colectomy appears to be the optimum procedure ... events following subtotal colectomy were also relatively common, ... http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1357059   www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov - summary Surgery to Treat Colorectal Cancer WebMD explores what you can expect from surgery to treat colorectal cancer, the third most common cancer in both men and women. ... Partial colectomy. ... http://www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/surgery-treat-colorectal-cancer?page=2   www.webmd.com - summary Crohn's Disease: Inflammatory Bowel Disease ... or a section of it (subtotal colectomy) may need to be removed in cases ... Complications After Resection or Subtotal Colectomy. Short-bowel syndrome. ... http://adam.about.com/reports/000103_9.htm   adam.about.com - summary Diet After J-Pouch Surgery What is a normal diet for a person who has had ... colectomy. diet for j-pouch. care ... After a colectomy, the body loses water easier and dehydration is ... http://ibdcrohns.about.com/od/ulcerativecolitis/f/jpouchdiet.htm   ibdcrohns.about.com - summary Etiology and management of toxic megacolon in AIDS patients. ... setting, had pre-operative work-up and were treated by emergency colectomy. ... Dilated colon on abdominal x-ray - Total colectomy in all cases - Death 3-21 ... http://gateway.nlm.nih.gov/MeetingAbstracts/102183127.html   gateway.nlm.nih.gov - summary Colostomy Surgery, Recovery, and Living With a Colostomy Bag on ... Learn about colostomy surgery, colostomy care, colostomy questions, and information about colostomy recovery. ... How To Deal With Your Colostomy Bag. Straight ... http://www.medicinenet.com/colostomy_a_patients_perspective/article.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary Laparoscopic subtotal colectomy for acute or severe colitis ... ... morbidity of laparoscopic subtotal colectomy (STC) with or without anastomosis ... severity at the time of colectomy (acute colitis vs steroid dependence ... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17462464?ordinalpos=36&it...   www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - summary Colon Cancer STAGE I (OLD STAGING: DUKES' A OR MODIFIED ASTLER-COLLER A AND B1) Because of its localized nature,stage I has a high ... Colectomy Versus Open Colectomy for ... http://www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/tc/colon-cancer-treat...   www.webmd.com - summary NIDDK Clearinghouses Reference Collection If colectomy is not performed until late adolescence, the child may never ... Total colectomy with IPAA is a safe operation with approxi-mately 95 percent of ... http://catalog.niddk.nih.gov/resources/results.cfm?result=34...   catalog.niddk.nih.gov - summary Impact of hospital volume on postoperative morbidity and mortality ... ... morbidity and mortality following a colectomy for ulcerative colitis (UC) has ... 7108 discharges for UC patients who underwent a total abdominal colectomy. ... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18242604?dopt=AbstractPlus   www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - summary Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis Without Ileal Diversion Most centers perform colectomy, proctectomy, and ileal pouch anal anastomoses ... A total colectomy and ileostomy had been previously performed in 17 patients for ... http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?&artid=1421185   www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov - summary Frey's procedure - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Frey's procedure is a surgical technique used in the treatment of chronic ... large bowel: Colectomy - Colostomy - Appendicectomy - Hartmann's procedure ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frey's_procedure   en.wikipedia.org - summary eMedicine - Constipation : Article Excerpt by Dave A Holson Constipation is a symptom rather than a disease and is the most common digestive ... functional constipation, abdominal colectomy, ileorectal anastomosis, abdominal ... http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/byname/constipation.htm   www.emedicine.com - summary Early surgical intervention in ulcerative colitis ... Open clinical use has confirmed that colectomy can be avoided in the majority of ... perforation, the major complication rate of colectomy is 40?50%,8,9 and the ... http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1774928   www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov - summary What is colectomy? Find the definition for colectomy at WebMD Excision of a segment or of the entire colon. http://www.webmd.com/dictionary/terms/colectomy   www.webmd.com - summary Gastroenterostomy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A gastroenterostomy is the surgical creation of a connection between the stomach ... large bowel: Colectomy - Colostomy - Appendicectomy - Hartmann's procedure ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastroenterostomy   en.wikipedia.org - summary Randomized clinical trial of the effect of open versus laparoscopically ... ... open versus laparoscopically assisted colectomy on systemic immunity in patients ... having laparoscopically assisted colectomy compared with those undergoing ... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11412248?ordinalpos=56&it...   www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - summary Oxytocin and cholecystokinin secretion in women with colectomy ... of colectomy. ... has an ileostomy after subtotal colectomy, saving the rectum, because of ... between the proctocolectomy/colectomy and this study was ... http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=52...   www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov - summary Partial colectomy for diverticular disease - Yahoo! Health ... part of the colon (partial colectomy) and then joining the remaining sections. ... A partial colectomy may be done in one step, or it may require more than one ... http://health.yahoo.com/digestive-treatment/partial-colectom...   health.yahoo.com - summary YourSurgery.Com®-Colectomy Colectomy. Internet ... The large bowel absorbs 90% of the water content of the ... It also propels the residue towards the rectum, where it is stored ... http://www.yoursurgery.com/ProcedureDetails.cfm?BR=1&Proc=17   www.yoursurgery.com - summary show more 1  2

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