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Results 1 - 10 of 37 for colostomies
  1. Colostomy 
    Colostomy is a surgical procedure that brings one end of the large intestine out through an opening ( ... after: Bowel resection Injury to the bowel The colostomy may be short-term or permanent. Colostomy is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002942.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Ileostomy - what to ask your doctor 
    ... had an operation to create an ileostomy or colostomy. Your ileostomy or colostomy changes the way your body gets rid of ... help you take care of your ileostomy or colostomy.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000227.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Colostomy - series (image) 
    A colostomy is done when the lower large intestine, rectum, or anus is unable to function normally or needs ... as in diverticulitis, is a common indication for colostomy.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100011_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Changing your ostomy pouch 
    ... December 27, 2022. Raza A, Araghizadeh F. Ileostomies, colostomies, pouches, and anastomoses. In: Feldman M, Friedman LS, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000204.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Large bowel resection - series (image) 
    ... temporary opening of the intestine onto the abdomen (colostomy) may be done. A temporary colostomy will be closed and repaired later. If a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100089_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Large bowel resection 
    ... bag outside your body. This is called a colostomy . The colostomy may be either short-term or permanent. Colectomy ... to the ureter or bladder Problems with the colostomy Scar tissue that forms in the belly and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002941.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Large bowel resection - discharge 
    ... large bowel). You may also have had a colostomy . This article describes what to expect after surgery ... have diarrhea. You may have problems with your colostomy.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000151.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Imperforate anus repair - series (image) 
    ... allow passage of stool (this is called a colostomy). The baby is allowed to grow for several ... place, and the anal opening is completed. The colostomy may be closed during this stage or may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100030_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Colon diverticula - series (image) 
    ... of diverticulitis, where there is significant inflammation, a colostomy is performed. After the inflammation has resided, the colostomy is removed and the healthy ends of the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100158_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Intestinal or bowel obstruction - discharge 
    ... may also have had an ileostomy or a colostomy . If a tumor or cancer caused the blockage ... If you have had an ileostomy or a colostomy, a nurse will tell you how to care ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000150.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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