colostomy is an incision (cut) into the colon (large intestine) to create an artificial opening or "stoma" to the exterior of the abdomen. This opening serves as a substitute anus through which the intestines can eliminate waste products until the colon can heal or other corrective surgery can be done. The bowel movements fall into a collection pouch. Our ostomy nursing staff will teach you skin care and how to change the bag.
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2016-10-02 10:29:27 UTC
What Is Colostomy
BIG MIKE
2006-03-07 10:47:41 UTC
kuh-LOS-tuh-mee). A surgical approach in which a section of the colon is brought out through an opening (stoma) created in the abdominal wall. Stool then passes into a small bag securely fastened over the opening. See also ostomy.
bigkingt2u
2006-03-07 11:10:59 UTC
1. Surgical construction of an artificial excretory opening from the colon.
2. The opening created by such a surgical procedure.
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