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  2. Intestinal malrotation - Wikipedia

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    The mesenteric pedicle is widened by separation of the duodenum and cecum, The small and large bowels are placed in a position that reduces their risk of future volvulus; With this condition the appendix is often on the wrong side of the body and therefore removed as a precautionary measure during the surgical procedure.

  3. Cecum - Wikipedia

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    The cecum or caecum is a pouch within the peritoneum that is considered to be the beginning of the large intestine. [1] It is typically located on the right side of the body (the same side of the body as the appendix, to which it is joined). The word cecum (/ ˈ s iː k əm /, plural ceca / ˈ s iː k ə /) stems from the Latin caecus meaning ...

  4. Cecectomy - Wikipedia

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    Cecectomy is a surgical procedure in which the cecum is removed partially or totally. [1] It can be done in cases like carcinoid syndrome , primary or secondary cancer . References

  5. Endoclip - Wikipedia

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    Initial attempts to incorporate the clip into applications in endoscopy (such as clipping bleeding blood vessels) were limited by the applicator system of the clip. [1] However, by 1988, an easy to use applicator delivery system was developed, and a functional reloadable endoclip system was described. [ 2 ]

  6. List of -ectomies - Wikipedia

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    Thrombectomy is the removal of thrombi (blood clots). Thymectomy is the surgical removal of the thymus gland. Thyroidectomy is the removal of all or part of the thyroid gland. Tonsillectomy is the removal of the tonsils. Trabeculectomy is the removal of part of the eye's trabecular meshwork as a treatment for glaucoma.

  7. Neutropenic enterocolitis - Wikipedia

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    Neutropenic enterocolitis, also known as typhlitis, is an inflammation of the cecum (part of the large intestine) that may be associated with infection. [1] It is particularly associated with neutropenia, a low level of neutrophil granulocytes (the most common form of white blood cells) in the blood. Typhlitis is a kind of neutropenic ...

  8. Erythrocytapheresis - Wikipedia

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    Erythrocytapheresis can also be used for blood donations. The procedure is commonly done using automated red blood cell collection which involves the removal of two units of red blood cells. This includes either two standard units of red blood cells or one unit plus of red blood cells and another of either plasma or platelets.

  9. Putrefaction - Wikipedia

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    Once in the blood vessels, the putrid gases infiltrate and diffuse to other parts of the body and the limbs. The visual result of gaseous tissue-infiltration is notable bloating of the torso and limbs. The increased internal pressure of the continually rising volume of gas further stresses, weakens, and separates the tissues constraining the gas.