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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colonoscopy through a colostomy - Gastroenterology Community
- Jul 18, 2009Colostomy reversal - Gastroenterology Community
- Jun 29, 2009New to group/new to living w/ a colostomy - Ostomy Community
- Jun 14, 2009secretion from rectum - Ostomy Community
- Jan 24, 2009
Hi, I have tried to get some information in regards to the possible need of a colostomy.
I...
Hi,
Mi mom's ovarian cancer was discovered 2 years ago, when she was 57. Since then, she...
fistula complication - Gastroenterology Community
- Aug 03, 2008
In 1999, I had emergency surgery for a perforated colon. (Diverticulitis) Of course this h...
