- rectosigmoidectomy
- rec·to·sig·moi·dec·to·my (rek″to-sig″moi-dekґtə-me) excision of the rectum and sigmoid; called also proctosigmoidectomy.
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rectosigmoidectomy
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Altemeier procedure — surgical treatment for rectal prolapse or cancer consisting of perineal rectosigmoidectomy and resection of adjacent mesentery … Medical dictionary
