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Health Encyclopedia: Colostomy
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The aim of colostomy is to restore the outflow of feces from a location in the intestine above an area that is healing or which has been surgically removed.
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Colostomy overview
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Colostomy is a surgical procedure that brings one end of the large intestine out through the abdominal wall. Stools moving through the... Read more »
Colostomy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Intestinal opening Expectations after surgery The colostomy functions to drain stool (feces) from... Read more »
Colostomy risks
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Intestinal openingRisksRisks from any anesthesia include:Problems breathingReactions to medicationsRisks from any surgery... Read more »
Living with a Colostomy
By Dr. Cynthia D. Haines, M.D., Health Expert
When you are dealing with a serious medical issue such as colon cancer, you are probably dealing with a lot of challenging situations. Sometimes,... Read more »
Colostomy prevention
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Intestinal openingReferencesFry RD, Mahmoud N, Maron DJ, et al. Colon and Rectum. In: Townsend CM, Beauchamp RD, Evers BM, Mattox... Read more »
Anastomosis overview
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
An anastomosis is a surgical connection between two structures. It usually means a connection that is created between tubular structures,... Read more »
Bowel resection
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Large intestine surgery; Colon resection; Resection of part of large intestine; Colectomy; Proctocolectomy Expectations... Read more »
Bowel resection risks
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Ascending colectomy; Descending colectomy; Transverse colectomy; Right hemicolectomy; Left hemicolectomy; Hand assisted... Read more »
Bowel resection overview
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Large bowel resection is surgery to remove all or part of your large bowel. This surgery is also called colectomy. The large bowel is... Read more »
Ostomy: resources overview
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative NamesResources - ostomyInformationThe following organizations are good resources for information on ostomies:American Society... Read more »
Ileostomy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
EnterostomyReferencesCima RR, Pemberton JH. Ileostomy, colostomy, and pouches. In: Feldman M, Friedman LS, Sleisenger MH, eds.... Read more »
Colon and Rectal Cancers: Diagnosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
SurgeryIn the earliest stages of colorectal cancer (stage 0 and some stage I cases) polyps can be removed during a colonoscopy in a procedure called... Read more »
Hirschsprung's Disease
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
This disease is the congenital absence of autonomic ganglia in the smooth muscle wall of the colon, resulting in poor or absent peristalsis in the... Read more »
Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention People whose diets contain large amounts of fiber are less likely to develop diverticular disease. The American Dietetic Association... Read more »
Living with Quiggles: Trying to Pass as Normal
By Cheryle Gartley, Health Expert
Stigma:1) The recognition of difference based on some distinguishing characteristic or mark;2) A consequent devaluation of the person Quiggles: A... Read more »
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