Endoluminal Bypass Sheath Placement

Definition

The intraluminal placement of a sheath during colorectal resection. The sheath suppresses the contact of fecal content with the anastomosis site to improve patient recovery after colorectal surgery while avoiding the need for an ostomy.

Also known as Colovac, Colovac Placement, Endoluminal Bypass Sheath Placement — per NCIT