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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. colostomy the surgical formation of an opening from the colon onto the surface of the body, which functions as an anus colostomy [kə′las·tə·mē] (medicine) Surgical formation of an artificial anus by joining the colon to an opening in the anterior abdominal wall. 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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The case came to light last week after witnesses said they saw a Hollywood Presbyterian van drop off a paraplegic in Skid Row, without a wheelchair and a broken colostomy bag. She was distrustful of the nurses caring for her wound and colostomy, fearing they didn't have the necessary expertise. First, surgeons construct an ileostomy and a colostomy in the upper abdominal quadrants (to facilitate eventual prosthesis use). |
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