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00844 Anesthesia iper procedures abdmnprnl rescj

Anesthesia

Also known as: APR anesthesia, abdominoperineal resection anesthesia

Anesthesia for intraperitoneal procedures in the lower abdomen involving abdominoperineal resection. Covers general anesthesia for surgical removal of the rectum, anus, and sigmoid colon with creation of a permanent colostomy.

Clinical Context

Used when providing anesthesia for abdominoperineal resection, a major oncologic procedure for low rectal cancer. Involves both abdominal and perineal surgical approaches, often requiring combined lithotomy/supine positioning, epidural for pain management, and prolonged anesthesia time.

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Specialties

anesthesiologycolorectal surgerysurgical oncology

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