Transverse Colon Definition

Transverse Colon Sentence Examples

• For a sigmoid colectomy, the splenic flexure should be mobilized so that the transverse colon can be potentially brought down for the anastomosis.

• For a lesion in the transverse colon it may be that an extended right hemicolectomy is safer option than a transverse colectomy is safer option than a transverse colectomy.

• Flexible sigmoidoscopy is not sufficient to detect polyps or cancer in the ascending or transverse colon (two-thirds of the colon ).

• The fecal matter then continues its journey across to the transverse colon.