Large Bowel Resection - Series
1. Normal anatomy
2. Indications
3. Incision
4. Procedure, part 1
5. Procedure, part 2
6. Aftercare
Incision
The patient is deep asleep and pain-free (general anesthesia). A lower midline incision is made in the abdomen. Sometimes, the surgeon will use a lateral lower transverse incision instead.
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Review Date : 7/6/2001
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team
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