Explain A 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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