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Proctocolectomy

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Overview

Overview

Proctocolectomy is the surgical removal of the rectum and all or part of the colon.

References

References

http://www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/Proctocolectomy-and-ileostomy-for-inflammatory-bowel-disease

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