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A proctectomy involves removing the rectum and possibly the anus to treat inflammatory bowel disease. After a proctectomy, an ileostomy may be needed to redirect stool out of the body. Proctectomy ...

Indeterminate colitis is used when it's unclear whether a person has ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. Indeterminate colitis might show ulcers that are deeper than typical for ulcerative colitis.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the ADOPT (Attitude-Definition-Openmind-Plan-Try it out) model combined with structured health education in alleviating preoperative anxiety in ...