Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Cecostomy

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.

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Abstract

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.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Cecostomies
  • Tube Cecostomy
  • Cecostomies, Tube
  • Cecostomy, Tube
  • Tube Cecostomies

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

91(88); was see under ENTEROSTOMY 1988-90

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Previous Indexing

  • Cecal Diseases/surgery (1966-1987)
  • Cecum/surgery (1966-1987)

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  1. E04w.210w.338w.175
  2. E04w.579w.338w.175

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cecostomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D002431. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D002431
  2. Cecostomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73214380