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Term: Colectomy (Large Bowel Resection)
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2022-08-15
Definition:
A colectomy is the removal of all or part of the colon. It is also called large bowel resection. For more information on colectomy (large bowel resection), see the
MedlinePlus - Medical Encyclopedia - Large bowel resection
description.
In Lix et al. (2021), the presence of a colectomy was identified using ICD-9-CM procedure codes and Canadian Classification of Health Intervention (CCI) codes recorded in the hospital abstract records. For more information about these codes, please see the
Colectomy / Large Bowel Resection
concept.
Related concepts
Related terms
- Canadian Classification of Health Interventions (CCI)
- Diverticulosis
- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (GIE) Procedures
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
References
- Lix LM, Singh H, Derksen S, Sirski M, McCulloch S. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (GIE) Utilization in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2021. [Report] [Additional Materials] (View)
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