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colostomySurgical formation of an artificial anus by making an opening from the colon through the abdominal wall. It may be done to decompress an obstructed colon, to allow excretion when part of the colon must be removed, or to permit healing of the colon. Colostomy may be temporary or permanent. A sigmoid colostomy, the most common type of permanent colostomy, requires no appliances (though a light pouch is sometimes worn for reassurance) and allows a normal life except for the route of fecal excretion. See also ostomy. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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These conditions include diabetes, incontinence, and colostomies, or restrictions such as half-bed rails and postural supports. The new chapter features a general overview of enteral nutrition, plus special management issues for long-term enteral nutrition, gastrostomy insertion and tube care, ileostomies and colostomies. The drug was approved in February 2000, only to be withdrawn in November, after it was linked to five deaths and several colostomies. |
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