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Colostomy



Colostomy  - series
Colostomy - series


Colostomy

Alternative Names:

Intestinal opening
Risks:

Risks for any anesthesia are:

  • Reactions to medications
  • Problems breathing

Risks for any surgery are:

  • Bleeding
  • Infection

Additional risks are:

  • Narrowing or obstruction of the colostomy opening (stoma)
  • Development of a hernia at the incision site
  • Skin irritation



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