Question:
How many inches is typically considered for proximal or distral?

My Dr. plans to bypass about 100 cm. trying to figure out if that is proximal or distal?    — Mel M. (posted on July 2, 2001)

July 2, 2001
My doctor advised that for a proximal you will have 130 inches left. A medial will between 70-100. A distal will leave you 60 inches left. That is the amount left to absorb food. I am not sure if this is standard across the board or not.
   — [Anonymous]

July 2, 2001
A 100cm limb would be considered a proximal. The cut off point for a proximal/distal is 150cm. Some people also refer to 120-150cm as a medial. I have heard alot of argument on this subject and you probably can find several questions and answers in the library of this site regarding this.
   — Melissa A.

July 3, 2001
There is no standard for proximal and distal lengths. Each surgeon has his/her own measurements for this, so rather ask about labels (proximal/distal), ask your surgeon about specifics in cm's. Good luck to you!
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