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Left colon

Known as: COLON, LEFT, colon left 
The portion of the large intestine that includes the descending and sigmoid colon.
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Body partCDISC SDTM Anatomical Location TerminologyClinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium TerminologyColon structure (body structure)

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Descending colon

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2009
2009
The suction pseudopolyp technique: a novel method for the removal of small flat nonpolypoid lesions of the colon and rectum
Background and study aims: Patients and methods: Results: P Conclusions: 
2002
2002
Altered serotonin immunoreactivities in the left colon of patients with colonic inertia
Serotonin is an important positive regulator of colonic motility and transit. Its quantity and distribution in the left colon… 
1998
1998
Splanchnic origin of cytokines in a porcine model of mesenteric ischemia-reperfusion.
1993
1993
A 5-HT2 receptor mediates serotonin-induced electrolyte transport in rat left colon.
Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) is a potent mediator of diarrhea in the carcinoid syndrome. However, the mechanisms of… 
1989
1989
Further experiences with non-surgical correction of nephrosplenic entrapment of the left colon in the horse.
Non-surgical correction of nephrosplenic entrapment of the left colon was attempted in 27 cases. In two cases the method failed… 
1988
1988
Influence of proximal colostomy on the healing of a left colon anastomosis: An experimental study in the rat
The healing of an experimental left colon anastomosis protected by a proximal diverting colostomy was studied in the rat… 
Highly Cited
1987
Highly Cited
1987
The influence of physical activity in 1,2 dimethylhydrazine induced colon carcinogenesis in the rat.
Recent epidemiologic findings indicate that relative risk of colon cancer is augmented with increasing proportion of time spent… 
1984
1984
Colon interposition for benign esophageal disease: experience with 23 patients.
1984
1984
The effect of relative bowel rest on healing of colonic anastomoses. Breaking strength and collagen in the colonic wall following left colon resection and anastomosis in the rat.
The breaking strength of anastomoses in the left colon in the early phase of healing was studied in rats fed low residue diet… 
1980
1980
Immunohistologic study of blood group substances in polyps of the distal colon. Expression of a fetal antigen.
Forty-four polyps and 14 adenocarcinomas of the left colon from 28 patients were studied for the presence of blood group… 
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