In a right hemicolectomy, which structures may be included in the specimen?

In a right hemicolectomy, the surgical procedure involves the resection of the right portion of the colon, which typically includes the cecum, ascending colon, and a portion of the ileum. The terminal ileum is the last section of the small intestine, which connects to the cecum, making it an integral part of the right hemicolectomy. Additionally, the appendix is commonly found attached to the cecum, and therefore it is also typically included in the resected specimen during this type of surgery.

This procedure is performed for various conditions, including colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and complications from appendicitis. The structures removed provide a thorough approach to ensuring that any disease process affecting the right side of the colon and adjacent structures is addressed, thus including both the terminal ileum and the appendix in the specimen.

Other options would not be pertinent in the context of a right hemicolectomy as they involve different anatomical regions or organs that are not typically part of the right-sided colon resection.