Origin of the name Sydney: Transferred use of the surname originating as a Norman baronial name taken from the place-name St. Denis in Normandy. Alternatively, the name arose independently in England and is derived from the Old English elements sÄ«d (extensive, wide) and ieg (island in a river, riverside meadow).
Sigmoidectomy surgery for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) Sigmoidectomy surgery removes all or part of the sigmoid colon - the S-shaped part of the large intestine just before the rectum. Where possible the two healthy ends of the intestinal tract are then rejoined. If this is not possible then a stoma may be formed.
A sigmoidoscopy is a screening or diagnostic test that allows a doctor to see inside the lower 20 inches of the sigmoid colon and rectum (also called the large intestine), which plays an important role in the bodyâs ability to process waste.he doctor views the inside of the colon through the scope or on a video monitor. A sigmoidoscopy is often used to find intestinal polyps, which are small abnormal growths that may become cancerous, as well as to screen for colorectal cancer.