Gastroenterology (Phase3b) Flashcards
1
Q
Which cancer biomarker is associated with colorectal cancer?
A
Carcinoembryonic antigen
2
Q
What type of resection is associated with the distal transverse, descending colon?
A
Left hemicolectomy
3
Q
What type of resection is associated with cancer located in the caecum, ascending or proximal transverse colon?
A
Right hemicolectomy
4
Q
What type of surgical resection is associated with the sigmoid colon, upper rectum, and lower rectum?
A
High anterior resection
5
Q
What type of resection is associated with anal verge cancer?
A
Abdominoperineal excision of the rectum
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