Proctocolectomy
Proctocolectomy
Definition
Surgical removal of part or all of the colon, part or all of the anus, and all of the rectum.
Also known as Proctocolectomy — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C0400076 per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Rectum | Procedure Has Completely Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Anus | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Colon | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Intestine | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |