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[[Image:Sigmoid diverticulum (diagram).jpg|thumb|right|Drawing showing sigmoid diverticula.]] | [[Image:Sigmoid diverticulum (diagram).jpg|thumb|right|Drawing showing sigmoid diverticula. (WC/Anpol42)]] | ||
'''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'''. | ||
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