Rectosigmoidectomy
Rectosigmoidectomy
Definition
Surgical removal part or all of the sigmoid colon, and part or all of the rectum.
Also known as Rectosigmoidectomy — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C0193063 per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Intestine | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Rectum | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Sigmoid colon | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |