Colostomy

A colostomy is a surgical procedure that involves cutting or removing a portion of the colon leaving the patient with an opening on their abdominal wall called a stoma. This opening is formed from the end of the large intestine drawn out through the incision and folded over.

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Following colostomy, feces leave the patient's body through the stoma created during the surgery, and collect in a bag attached to the patient's belly.

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• Ileostomy

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