Author Question: Colitis is one reason a hemicolectomy or total colectomy may be performed. Indicate whether the ... (Read 44 times)

khang · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

Colitis is one reason a hemicolectomy or total colectomy may be performed.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Mammography is the only diagnostic technique to diagnose breast cancer.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

frankwu0507 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: T
Colitis, diverticulitis (or diverticulosis), obstruction, and neoplasms are the most common reasons for surgical intervention to remove a diseased segment of the colon.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: F
Diagnostic techniques include mammography, ultrasonography, fine-needle aspiration (FNA), and tissue biopsy.