Upper Abdominal Surgery: Bowl Resection Flashcards
1
Q
What is a bowl resection?
A
A surgical procedure in which a part of the large or small intestine is removed
2
Q
Why is a temporary colostomy often constructed?
A
An emergency measure in patients with obstruction due to Carcinoma
3
Q
Operations for Carcinoma?
A
- (R) Hemicolectomy
- (L) Hemicolectomy
- Transverse Colectomy
4
Q
Surgery to remove the left side of the bowel (descending colon) is called
A
A left hemicolectomy
5
Q
The removal of the middle part of the bowel (the transverse colon) is called
A
A transverse colectomy
6
Q
If the right side of the bowel is removed (ascending colon) it is called a
A
Right hemicolectomy
7
Q
For several days what kind of line will you have for medication and fluids?
A
Intravenous (IV) line
8
Q
Bowl cancer is the _____ highest cancer in NZ in terms of deaths
A
Second
lung is 1st; breast is 3rd
