A colectomy is the removal of the colon, major surgery indeed.    From Wordnik.com.  [‘Cures’ of the past; implications for the present | The Blog of Michael R. Eades, M.D.] Reference

Choosing not to have a colectomy could be the worst decision I've ever made.    From Wordnik.com.  [msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines] Reference

Annual colonoscopy, if colectomy (removal of all or part of the colon) is delayed more than a year after polyps emerge.    From Wordnik.com.  [Familial Adenomatous Polyposis] Reference

At least use real mini peppermint candy canes to stick in that horrific colectomy extraction peppermint being very good for digestion.    From Wordnik.com.  [This Calls For An Intervention] Reference

He just finished publishing a nine-part series called "Operation: Deconstructed", where he takes you through every step of a colectomy, from preop to dictation.    From Wordnik.com.  [Welcome to My Blogroll!] Reference

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), which allows for visualization of the upper gastrointestinal tract, beginning by age 25 years or prior to colectomy and repeated every one to three years.    From Wordnik.com.  [Familial Adenomatous Polyposis] Reference

A torn colon also is an emergency that may require colectomy.    From Wordnik.com.  [Health News from Medical News Today] Reference

A blocked bowel (colon) is an emergency that may require total or partial colectomy.    From Wordnik.com.  [Health News from Medical News Today] Reference

A new feature on Mayo Clinic. com highlights the various types of colectomy operations.    From Wordnik.com.  [Health News from Medical News Today] Reference

Dr. Gupta referred me to an outstanding surgeon, Dr. Annamaneni, for a right colectomy.    From Wordnik.com. Reference

Physicians may recommend total colectomy if medications aren't helping to control symptoms.    From Wordnik.com.  [Health News from Medical News Today] Reference

Then I heard the recommendation for me, and me alone: a total colectomy, or removal of my colon.    From Wordnik.com.  [msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines] Reference

Early stage cancers may require that only a small section of the colon be removed during colectomy.    From Wordnik.com.  [Health News from Medical News Today] Reference

Prosecutors allege Patel unnecessarily performed a colectomy (removal of part of the colon) on Morris.    From Wordnik.com.  [AustralianIT.com.au | Top Stories] Reference

Overall, the investigators concluded minimally invasive colectomy procedures were associated with a cost of care.    From Wordnik.com.  [Medindia Health News] Reference

The data included analysis of 7,532 appendectomy and 2,745 colectomy procedures using a large commercial payer database.    From Wordnik.com. Reference

This material derived from colectomy specimens in 74 cases and in one case from biopsy material from a local recurrence.    From Wordnik.com.  [PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles] Reference

"So he was being faced with the options of really severe immune suppressants or a colectomy," the removal of his colon, Loke says.    From Wordnik.com.  [NPR Topics: News] Reference

These eventually fatal health issues were noted on the certificate as being a consequence of the colectomy performed by Dr Patel on May 23.    From Wordnik.com.  [AustralianIT.com.au | Top Stories] Reference

So I'm guessing there must be someone out there who desperately need some advice on videotaping a colectomy or making a good ultrasound clip.    From Wordnik.com.  [Doctor Anonymous] Reference

Over the past few days, the court has heard evidence Mr Morris was returned to theatre seven days after the colectomy to repair a burst wound.    From Wordnik.com.  [AustralianIT.com.au | Top Stories] Reference

In small lesions single appendicectomy is considered as the most appropriate treatment, while in larger lesions right colectomy should be performed.    From Wordnik.com.  [BioMed Central - Latest articles] Reference

The book tells of the colectomy surgical removal of part of the large intestine he underwent six years ago, as well as the postoperative complications.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed] Reference

Comparison of the clinical and economic outcomes between open and minimally invasive appendectomy and colectomy: evidence from a large commercial payer database.    From Wordnik.com. Reference

There is a high certainty that colectomy for flat high-grade dysplasia treats undiagnosed synchronous cancer (which may be present in 42 percent to 67 percent of cases).    From Wordnik.com.  [EurekAlert! - Breaking News] Reference

Patients with IBD and a non-adenoma-like dysplasia-associated lesion or mass that does not lend itself to being completely removed by colonoscopy should be treated with colectomy.    From Wordnik.com.  [EurekAlert! - Breaking News] Reference

Seattle, examined complication and death rates of 101,318 adults age 65 or older who underwent common abdominal procedures such as gall bladder removal, hysterectomy and colectomy from.    From Wordnik.com.  [Latest News - UPI.com] Reference

A total colectomy - the removal of the entire colon.    From Wordnik.com.  [Daily News & Analysis] Reference

"Unfortunately, there is a great disparity between the number of colectomy procedures performed with open surgery compared to minimally invasive procedures.    From Wordnik.com. Reference

Another died from sepsis after colectomy.    From Wordnik.com.  [Medicaid and Medicare] Reference

3 hr 25 min ago, -0 / +1He should contact digg support for a colectomy.    From Wordnik.com.  [digg.com: Stories / Popular] Reference

3 hr 49 min ago, -0 / +1He should contact digg support for a colectomy.    From Wordnik.com.  [Original Signal - Transmitting Digg] Reference

7,532 appendectomy and 2,745 colectomy procedures using a large commercial payer database.    From Wordnik.com.  [Jacksonville Business News - Local Jacksonville News | Jacksonville Business Journal] Reference