Large Bowel Resection - Series
1. Normal anatomy
2. Indications
3. Incision
4. Procedure, part 1
5. Procedure, part 2
6. Aftercare
Normal anatomy
The large bowel [large intestine or the colon] is part of the digestive system. It runs from the small intestine to the rectum. It is made up of three portions; the ascending, transverse and descending colon. The ascending colon is sometimes referred to as the right colon; the descending colon is sometimes referred to as the left, or sigmoid colon
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Review Date : 7/6/2001
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team
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