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coloanal pull-through

Definition / meaning of coloanal pull-through

A surgical procedure in which the colon is attached to the anus after the rectum has been removed. Also called coloanal anastomosis.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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