About your colectomy: How to prepare and what to expect - 02/2015

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About your colectomy: How to prepare and what to expect

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Abstract

This handout explains a colectomy operation. It includes how to prepare for surgery, what to expect afterward, recovering in your hospital room, and precautions and self-care to speed your recovery at home.

Author

Surgical Specialties Center/Surgical Services

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2015

Revision Date

02/2015

Print Abstract

General Subject

Digestive System Disorders

Surgery

Specific Subject/Keyword

Colectomy

Languages

English

Record ID

4318