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.
Your doctor will carefully insert a thin, flexible tube, known as a sigmoidoscope, into your rectum. The sigmoidoscope features a fiber-optic light and a channel through which your doctor can pump air into the colon, which will provide a better view of the lining. There is a tiny video camera on the tip of the sigmoidoscope. If necessary your doctor can obtain a biopsy of abnormal tissue.