proctocolectomy


proc·to·co·lec·to·my

(prok'tō-kō-lek'tŏ-mē), Surgical removal of the rectum together with part or all of the colon. [procto- + G. kolon, colon, + ektomē, excision]

proctocolectomy

(prŏk′tō-kə-lĕk′tə-mē)n. Surgical removal of the rectum and all or part of the colon.

proctocolectomy

Surgical removal of the rectum and a variable length of colon Indications Prophylactic for Pts with extensive long-term ulcerative colitis

proc·to·co·lec·to·my

(prok'tō-kŏ-lek'tŏ-mē) Surgical removal of the rectum together with part or all of the colon. [procto- + G. kolon, colon, + ektomē, excision]