Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Colectomy

Surgical resection of a portion of or the entire COLON.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Surgical resection of a portion of or the entire COLON.

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Large Bowel Resection
  • Colectomies
  • Large Bowel Resections
  • Resection, Large Bowel
  • Resections, Large Bowel
  • Hemicolectomy
  • Hemicolectomies

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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  1. E04w.210w.896.001w

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NLM Classification

WI 520

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Colectomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003082. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003082
  2. Colectomy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colectomy
  3. Colectomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1779148