colectomy
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colectomies
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They demonstrated a remarkable 93% survival in patients who failed five days of standard therapy or for whom colectomy was considered sooner.
From Forbes ● Jul. 23, 2015
For example, in severe cases of inflammatory bowel disease, the large intestine can be removed by a procedure known as a colectomy.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
They will move on to the colectomy in the next room.
From Time Magazine Archive
But progression is often much worse: African Americans are more likely to progress to severe disease requiring colectomies and other major interventions.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 16, 2023
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