colostomy
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What is colostomy?
Colostomy is a surgical procedure that brings the end of the large intestine through the abdominal wall. Stools moving through the intestine drain into a bag attached to the abdomen.
Alternative Names:
Intestinal opening
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Posts on colostomy (73)
Family member, male, age 60, rheumatoid arthritis, recent colectomy, at home 1 month post s...
OSTOMY CARE - Disaster Preparedness Community
- May 20, 2008
My mother-in-law, a very healthy 79 year-old, had to have a large section of bowel removed....
I've been told that I'm going to need surgery to remove part of my intestine, and with all ...
Update - Ovarian Cancer Community
- Oct 26, 200727 yrs Ovarian stage 3C - Ovarian Cancer Community
- Oct 12, 2007
Hello Dr.
I've posted before -recap: have been fighting an ovarian cancer recurrence sin...
Approximately 2 weeks ago, my grandmother had to undergo a resectioning of her decscending ...
I have NO peristalic action in my colon. It is completely and totally gone due to laxative...
Hi Dr. Goodman,
It's me again! I've been fighting a recurrence of OVC and have not respo...
