Colectomy. The primary treatment for colon cancer is surgery. The part of the large bowel with cancer is removed, along with surrounding lymph nodes. Removal of the colon is called a colectomy. The remaining bowel is then joined together. Joining the bowel is called an anastomosis.
variants: or distention play \ dis-Ëten-chÉn \ medical Definition of distension : the act of distending or the state of being distended especially unduly or abnormally no noticeable distension of the abdomen
Abdominal distension can occur in any age group or population. Abdominal distension can be due to a mild condition, such as mild indigestion or overeating. Abdominal distension can also happen in a moderate condition, disorder or disease, such as premenstrual syndrome, colic or being overweight.