Colostomy

A colostomy is a surgical procedure in which a part of the large intestine or colon is brought through the abdominal wall to create an artificial opening, allowing the body to pass waste material. This procedure is generally used when the abdomen cannot expel material efficiently, such as when the lower part of the intestine is blocked or when a patient has certain types of cancer. The colostomy can be temporary or permanent, depending on the individual’s medical situation, and the waste material will be collected in a pouch attached to the artificial opening. The colostomy is an important procedure that improves the quality of life for people with certain medical conditions and offers a reliable and effective way to eliminate waste material from the body.

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Colon And Rectal Cancer

ISSN: 2471-7061
Type: Open Access Journal
Editor-in-Chief: Basem Azab, M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine Internal medicine academic faculty attending Medical director of anticoagulation center Staten Island University Hospital Department of Surgery
Colorectal cancer is cancer that starts in the colon or rectum. The colon and the rectum are parts of the large intestine, which is the lower part of the body's digestive system. During digestion, food moves through the stomach and small intestine into the colon. The colon absorbs water and nutrients from the food and stores waste matter (stool).
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