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COLOSTOMY [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-01-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Surgery
- Bowels
- Cancers and Oncology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- abdominoperineal resection
1, record 1, English, abdominoperineal%20resection
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An abdominoperineal resection removes the rectum, anus, anal sphincter and muscles around the anus. The surgeon makes one incision, or cut, in the abdomen and another one in the perineum... A permanent colostomy is needed because the anal sphincter is removed. 2, record 1, English, - abdominoperineal%20resection
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An abdominoperineal resection is used to remove tumours that are close to the anus or have grown into muscles around the anus. 2, record 1, English, - abdominoperineal%20resection
Record 1, Key term(s)
- abdomino-perineal resection
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie
- Intestins
- Cancers et oncologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- résection abdominopérinéale
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9section%20abdominop%C3%A9rin%C3%A9ale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On pratique une résection abdominopérinéale pour enlever le rectum, l'anus, le sphincter anal et les muscles autour de l'anus. Le chirurgien fait une incision (coupure) dans l'abdomen et une dans le périnée [...] Il faut également faire une colostomie permanente puisque le sphincter anal est enlevé. 2, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9section%20abdominop%C3%A9rin%C3%A9ale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La résection abdominopérinéale sert à retirer une tumeur située près de l'anus ou qui s'est propagée aux muscles autour de l'anus. 2, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9section%20abdominop%C3%A9rin%C3%A9ale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cirugía
- Intestinos
- Tipos de cáncer y oncología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- resección abdominoperineal
1, record 1, Spanish, resecci%C3%B3n%20abdominoperineal
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procedimiento quirúrgico que consiste en la extirpación del ano y parte del recto. 1, record 1, Spanish, - resecci%C3%B3n%20abdominoperineal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Es un tratamiento para el cáncer del recto. 1, record 1, Spanish, - resecci%C3%B3n%20abdominoperineal
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-01-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Surgery
- Digestive Tract
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- colostomate
1, record 2, English, colostomate
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- colostomy patient 2, record 2, English, colostomy%20patient
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person who has undergone a surgical procedure where a portion of the large intestine is brought through the abdominal wall to carry stool out of the body. 3, record 2, English, - colostomate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It is often valuable for the patient with cancer of the large bowel to meet a colostomy patient before the definitive surgery is performed. 2, record 2, English, - colostomate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie
- Appareil digestif
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- patient colostomisé
1, record 2, French, patient%20colostomis%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- colostomisé 2, record 2, French, colostomis%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-01-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Surgery
- Bowels
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- colostomy
1, record 3, English, colostomy
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The formation of an artificial anus by interrupting the colon at some point and joining it to an opening in the abdominal wall. 2, record 3, English, - colostomy
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Colonic obstruction may necessitate a palliative colostomy, although a primary resection and colostomy can often be accomplished at the same operation. 1, record 3, English, - colostomy
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie
- Intestins
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- colostomie
1, record 3, French, colostomie
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Création d'un anus artificiel en abouchant une portion du côlon à la peau. 2, record 3, French, - colostomie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cirugía
- Intestinos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- colostomía
1, record 3, Spanish, colostom%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procedimiento quirúrgico que consiste en la formación de una abertura artificial en el colon. 2, record 3, Spanish, - colostom%C3%ADa
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-02-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- colostomy pads 1, record 4, English, colostomy%20pads
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- ileostomy pads 1, record 4, English, ileostomy%20pads
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tampons de colostomie 1, record 4, French, tampons%20de%20colostomie
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- tampons d'iliostomie 1, record 4, French, tampons%20d%27iliostomie
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-12-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Bowels
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Ileostomy/Colostomy Association of Montréal
1, record 5, English, Ileostomy%2FColostomy%20Association%20of%20Montr%C3%A9al
correct, Quebec
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, Key term(s)
- ICAM
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Intestins
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Association d'iléostomie & colostomie de Montréal
1, record 5, French, Association%20d%27il%C3%A9ostomie%20%26%20colostomie%20de%20Montr%C3%A9al
correct, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- AICM 2, record 5, French, AICM
correct, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme. 3, record 5, French, - Association%20d%27il%C3%A9ostomie%20%26%20colostomie%20de%20Montr%C3%A9al
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-11-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Surgery
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- -stomy
1, record 6, English, %2Dstomy
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A word termination denoting the surgical creation of an artificial opening into a hollow organ(colostomy, tracheostomy) or a new opening between two such structures(gastroenterostomy, pyeloureterostomy)... 1, record 6, English, - %2Dstomy
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- -stomie
1, record 6, French, %2Dstomie
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] suffixe indiquant la création chirurgicale d'une ouverture artificielle dans un organe creux (colostomie), ou une nouvelle ouverture entre deux structures creuses (gastroentérostomie). 1, record 6, French, - %2Dstomie
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Connu comme suffixe, [stomie] est acceptable comme substantif. Il se différencie nettement de "stomate", de même étymologie. 2, record 6, French, - %2Dstomie
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cirugía
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- -stomía
1, record 6, Spanish, %2Dstom%C3%ADa
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-07-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Surgery
- The Stomach
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- stoma
1, record 7, English, stoma
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An artificial opening in the abdominal wall made during surgery for the elimination of body wastes. 2, record 7, English, - stoma
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Surgical procedures involving the creation of a stoma are colostomy, ileostomy, and ostomy. 2, record 7, English, - stoma
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie
- Estomac
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- stomie
1, record 7, French, stomie
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Abouchement chirurgical. 2, record 7, French, - stomie
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cirugía
- Fisiología del estómago
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- estoma
1, record 7, Spanish, estoma
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Apertura artificial creada quirúrgicamente en la pared abdominal para la eliminación de sustancias de deshecho. 1, record 7, Spanish, - estoma
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los procedimientos quirúrgicos en los que se practican estomas son la colostomía, ileostomía y ostomía. 1, record 7, Spanish, - estoma
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-06-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- colostomy bag
1, record 8, English, colostomy%20bag
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A plastic or rubber appliance that is sealed to the skin to cover a colostomy stoma. It provides a reservoir for feces and protection for the stoma. 1, record 8, English, - colostomy%20bag
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- poche pour colostomie
1, record 8, French, poche%20pour%20colostomie
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1996-04-17
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Bowels
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- colostomy bag
1, record 9, English, colostomy%20bag
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Intestins
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- poche pour colostomie
1, record 9, French, poche%20pour%20colostomie
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1994-09-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- colostomy belt 1, record 10, English, colostomy%20belt
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- ceinture pour colostomie
1, record 10, French, ceinture%20pour%20colostomie
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
poche adhésive pour colostomie. [...] Ceinture réglable [...] 2, record 10, French, - ceinture%20pour%20colostomie
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1987-03-26
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Injections, Tubing and Transfusions (Medicine)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- IV line
1, record 11, English, IV%20line
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
If death has occurred at home, the body should be checked for IV lines, catheters, colostomy bags, etc. [AIDS : Guidelines for Funeral Directors] 1, record 11, English, - IV%20line
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Injections, tubages et transfusions (Médecine)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- tube i.v.
1, record 11, French, tube%20i%2Ev%2E
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Si le sujet est mort chez lui, vérifier la présence de tubes i.v., de cathéters, de poches pour colostomie, etc. [Le SIDA : Directives à l'intention des directeurs de services funéraires] 1, record 11, French, - tube%20i%2Ev%2E
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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