NCIt related terms : side-to-end coloanal anastomosis;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A surgical procedure in which the side of the colon is attached to the
anus after the rectum has been removed. A section of the colon about 2 inches long
is formed into a mini-pouch in order to replace the function of the rectum and store
stool until it can be eliminated. This procedure is similar to the J-pouch coloanal
anastomosis but a much smaller pouch is formed.;