General/colorectal surgery Flashcards
1
Q
Hartman’s procedure?
A
Proctosigmoidectomy- removal of the rectosigmoid colon with closure of the anorectal stump and colostomy formation.
2
Q
Hemicolectomy
A
Removing a portion of the large intestine
3
Q
Anterior resection
A
removal of the rectum
4
Q
Whipple procedure
A
Pancreaticoduodenectomy- removal of head of the pancreas, duodenum, gallbladder and bile duct
5
Q
Fistula
A
An abnormal connection between two epithelial surfaces
6
Q
Tenesmus
A
the sensation of needing to open bowels without being able to produce stools (often accompanied by pain)
