side-to-end coloanal anastomosis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-007751",
  "term": "side-to-end coloanal anastomosis",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A surgical procedure in which the side of the colon is attached to the anus after the rectum has been removed. A section of the colon about 2 inches long is formed into a mini-pouch in order to replace the function of the rectum and store stool until it can be eliminated. This procedure is similar to the J-pouch coloanal anastomosis but a much smaller pouch is formed.",
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/side-to-end-coloanal-anastomosis/"
}