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.
What type of colostomy will be performed?
What are the risks and benefits?
What changes in diet and eating habits are necessary?
How can it best be kept clean and free of odor?
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Colostomy
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 intestine... Read more »
Anastomosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Ostomy: resources
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative NamesResources - ostomyInformationThe following organizations are good resources for information on ostomies:American Society of Colon... Read more »
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