Pain After Colectomy
Total abdominal colectomy is the removal of the large intestine from the ileum (lowest part of the small intestine) to the rectum. After it is removed, the end of the small intestine is sewn to the rectum.
Alternative Names
Ileorectal anastomosis
Description
You will receive
During the surgery:
- Your surgeon will make a surgical cut in your belly. Then your surgeon will remove your large...
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