Doing my first op report regarding a sigmoid colon resection. Does anyone know a site that would describe the anatomy in this area? I am hearing things that sound like "mobilizing white line of Toltol"and I am pretty sure it is only going to get more complicated. Help! Thanks in advance for any assistance you can give. ...
Dictator states:
The fascia was divided in cruciate from the rectus abdominis muscle split and the abdominal cavity entered.
Would this not sound better:
The fascia was divided in a cruciate fashion, the rectus abdominis muscle split, and the abdominal cavity entered.
or is it okay left as is?
Thanks in advance. ...
The reason for admission is suspected diverticulitis. Under plan, he states that the patient should be admitted for laparoscopic and then it is unclear for the rest until he says colectomy. It sounds like laparoscopic "pos or open suit" colectomy. Any thoughts? Thanks. ...