Ileostomy Glossary of Terms
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| Colostomy is a surgical procedure in which a part of the large intestine (colon) is brought onto the anterior abdominal wall, diverting the digestive channel of the patient to an opening called stoma. Digestive waste is drained into an external bag. Colostomy is sometimes needed in patients suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) or colon cancer. |
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