Coloanal anastomosis
| Coloanal anastomosis | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | gastroenterologist |
Coloanal anastomosis is a surgical procedure in which the colon is attached to the anus after the rectum has been removed. Also called coloanal pull-through.
References
External links
- Coloanal anastomosis entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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