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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My baby was admitted last December 18 and had an operation last December 19. The doctors fo...
hello, my grandfather just recently got out of the hospital to remove the cancer from his ...
My husband has had an ostomy for 11 years (initially, rectal cancer). He had a second recu...
Have questions about going to the bathroom normally? Losing weight? Recovery? etc....? My ...
I'm asking this question for my dad who is 73 years old. About 4 years ago, he has most o...
I’m currently 31 years old and 115lbs. My weight has been stable for the past 12 years. I’m...
I have a colostomy and I am scheduled for a colonoscopy. Do they use the same type instrum...
Here's the gist of my story. Can anyone relate?? I was recently released from a 23 day ho...
About 2 months after my end colostomy I started to have a daily secretion which is sometime...
Hi, I have tried to get some information in regards to the possible need of a colostomy. I...
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