Difference between revisions of "Colon"

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==Standard method==
==Standard method==
*Bowel is prep'ed by opening it along the antimesenteric side.
*Bowel is prep'ed by opening it along the antimesenteric side.
*Dimensions - length, circumference at both margins.
*Dimensions - length, circumference at both [[margins]].
*Radial margin/circumferential margin - should be painted.
*Radial margin/circumferential margin - should be painted.
**Rectum starts/sigmoid ends @ place where serosa ends on the posterior aspect of the bowel.
**Rectum starts/sigmoid ends @ place where serosa ends on the posterior aspect of the bowel.