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What is a ileocolectomy?
A surgical resection of diseased bowel located at the junction of the ilium and colon such that the remaining ilium and colon are reanastomosed.
What do they call it when part of the colon is removed?
colon resection or colostomy
What remains after your colon is removed?
faeces
Where is the water removed from undigested food?
The colon.
If your colon is removed do you need a bag?
Yes.
Does a colonoscopy view the sigmoid colon?
Yes. A colonoscopy views the entire colon. It passes from the anus to the rectum, sigmoid colon, descending colon, transverse colon, ascending colon and on occasion may look at the distal part of the small bowel as well.
What side effects can be caused from having your colon removed?
The function of the colon is to absorb the water from the bowels. If this is removed you will have loose stools and watery stools and can sometimes cause dehydration and electrolyte imbalance
What does thickening of the colon mean?
other than cancer, are there other diagnoses for thickening of the esophogus?
Another term for the large intestine is?
The term colon is sometimes used to refer to the entire ''large intestine.''
What diagnostic procedures allows analysis of the entire large colon?
colonoscopy
Where is food stored after nutrients have been removed?
Food that has had all of its nutrients removed is stored in the colon and rectum until it is defected out.
How much of the colon can be inspected in a colonoscopy?
The entire length of the large intestine can be examined
