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endorectal pull-through procedure

endorectal pull-through procedure definition - medical

en·do·rec·tal pull-through procedure (ĕnˌdō-rĕkˈtəl)

noun
Removal of diseased rectal mucosa along with resection of the lower bowel, followed by anastomosis of the proximal stump to the anus.

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