Miles operation

Miles op·er·a·tion

(mīlz), Avoid the incorrect forms Mile and Mile's.Combined abdominoperineal resection of the distal colon and rectum for carcinoma of the rectum. Associated with a permanent colostomy.

Miles op·er·a·tion

(mīlz op-ĕr-ā'shŭn) Combined abdominoperineal resection for carcinoma of the rectum.

Miles,

William E., English surgeon, 1869-1947. Miles clampMiles clipMiles operation - combined abdominoperineal resection for rectal carcinoma. Synonym(s): Miles resectionMiles punch biopsy forcepsMiles resection - Synonym(s): Miles operationMiles retractor