Sigmoidectomy
Sigmoidectomy
Definition
A surgical procedure involving the partial or complete resection of the sigmoid colon.
Also known as Colon Resection, Sigmoid Extended, Colorectal Resection, Sigmoid Colectomy, SIGMOIDECTOMY — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C0810152 per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |