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Results 1 - 4 of 4 for stoma
  1. Ileostomy - stoma and pouch (image) 
    ... body through a surgically-created opening called a stoma. This surgery is done when the colon or ... the lowest part of the small intestine, and "stoma," which means opening. To make an ileostomy, the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19958.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Colostomy - series (image) 
    A colostomy creates an opening on the abdomen (stoma) for the drainage of stool (feces) from the ... is sutured in place. An adhesive drainage bag (stoma appliance) is placed around the opening. The abdominal ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100011_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Tracheostomy - series (image) 
    ... When outside a loose covering for the tracheostomy stoma (hole) (a scarf or other protection) is recommended. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100043_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Small bowel resection - series (image) 
    ... digestive work while it heals, a temporary opening (stoma) of the intestine onto the abdomen (ileostomy) may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100039_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia