End-to-Side Anastomosis

**Semantic type:** Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure

**Definition:** 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.

**Synonyms:** - side-to-end coloanal anastomosis