sigmoidectomy
IPA: sˈɪgmɔɪdˈɛktʌmi
noun
- (surgery) A colectomy in which the sigmoid colon is removed.
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Examples of "sigmoidectomy" in Sentences
- The patient underwent a sigmoidectomy to remove a portion of their colon affected by cancer
- The surgeon performed a successful sigmoidectomy to treat the patient's diverticulitis
- After the sigmoidectomy, the patient experienced relief from their chronic abdominal pain
- Complications can arise after a sigmoidectomy, such as infection or bowel leakage
- The doctor recommended a sigmoidectomy as the best course of treatment for the patient's condition
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