Coloanal anastomosis

Coloanal anastomosis
Specialty	gastroenterologist

Coloanal anastomosis is a surgical procedure in which the colon is attached to the anus after the rectum has been removed. Also called coloanal pull-through.

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Coloanal anastomosis entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms

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