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Definition of Sigmoidectomy
1. Noun. Surgical removal of part or all of the sigmoid colon (usually to remove a malignant tumor).
Definition of Sigmoidectomy
1. Noun. (surgery) A colectomy in which the sigmoid colon is removed. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Sigmoidectomy
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Sigmoidectomy
Literary usage of Sigmoidectomy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Constipation and Intestinal Obstruction (obstipation) by Samuel Goodwin Gant (1909)
"... colectomy, and sigmoidectomy. Resection of the small intestine is rarely
performed for the relief of chronic obstipation, for the reason that the cause ..."
2. Diarrheal, Inflammatory, Obstructive, and Parasitic Diseases of the Gastro by Samuel Goodwin Gant (1915)
"... colectomy, sigmoidectomy, and proctectomy). (8) sigmoidectomy and proctectomy.
(9) Intestinal exclusion. ..."
3. Abdominal Operations by Berkeley Moynihan Moynihan (1914)
"Redundant sigmoid may necessitate either suspension or sigmoidectomy. 7. In all
cases an abdominal support should be worn. ..."
4. Abdominal operations v.2, 1915 by Berkeley Moynihan Moynihan (1915)
"Redundant sigmoid may necessitate either suspension or sigmoidectomy. 7. In all
cases an abdominal support should be worn. ..."
5. Manual of Operative Surgery by John Fairbairn Binnie (1905)
"... sigmoidectomy).—A diseased portion of the colon may be removed in the same
manner as described under the title ..."
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