CECOSTOMIES
\sɛkˈɒstəmɪz], \sɛkˈɒstəmɪz], \s_ɛ_k_ˈɒ_s_t_ə_m_ɪ_z]\
Sort: Oldest first
-
Surgical construction of an opening into the cecum with a tube through the abdominal wall (tube cecostomy) or by skin level approach, in which the cecum is sewn to the surrounding peritoneum. Its primary purpose is decompression of colonic obstruction.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
Word of the day
Health Personnel Attitudes
- Attitudes of personnel toward their patients, other professionals, the medical care system, etc.