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Partial colectomy for diverticular disease (view source)
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'''Partial colectomy for [[diverticular disease]]''' is a very common procedure. The sigmoid colon is typically afflicited; in that case it can more precisely be labeled '''sigmoidectomy for diverticular disease'''. | '''Partial colectomy for [[diverticular disease]]''' is a very common procedure. The sigmoid colon is typically afflicited; in that case it can more precisely be labeled '''sigmoidectomy for diverticular disease'''. | ||
==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
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If the individual has a peritonitis, a (temporary) [[stoma]] is generally created. | If the individual has a peritonitis, a (temporary) [[stoma]] is generally created. | ||
The pathologist's main tasks in this specimen is: | |||
#Confirming and documenting extent of the disease. | |||
#Excluding malignancy. | |||
==Protocol== | ==Protocol== | ||
Specimen: | Specimen: | ||