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  2. Colostomy reversal - Wikipedia

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    A colostomy reversal, also known as a colostomy takedown, is a reversal [1] of the colostomy process by which the colon is reattached by anastomosis to the rectum or anus, providing for the reestablishment of flow of waste through the gastrointestinal tract.

  3. Colostomy - Wikipedia

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    Only the proximal stoma is functioning. Most often, double-barrel colostomy is a temporary colostomy with two openings into the colon (distal and proximal). The elimination occurs through the proximal stoma. Colostomy surgery that is planned usually has a higher rate of long-term success than surgery performed in an emergency situation.

  4. Hartmann's operation - Wikipedia

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    The Hartmann's procedure with a proximal end colostomy or ileostomy is the most common operation carried out by general surgeons for management of malignant obstruction of the distal colon. During this procedure, the lesion is removed, the distal bowel closed intraperitoneally, and the proximal bowel diverted with a stoma .

  5. Stoma (medicine) - Wikipedia

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    Colostomy; Duodenostomy; Ileostomy; Jejunostomy; Appendicostomy (see also continence appendicostomy) One well-known form of an artificial stoma is a colostomy, which is a surgically created opening in the large intestine that allows the removal of feces out of the body, bypassing the rectum, to drain into a pouch or other collection

  6. Category:Digestive system stubs - Wikipedia

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    Print/export Download as PDF; Printable version; In other projects Wikidata item; Appearance. move to sidebar hide. Help ... Colostomy reversal; D. Delta cell; E.

  7. Lower anterior resection - Wikipedia

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    A lower anterior resection, formally known as anterior resection of the rectum and colon and anterior excision of the rectum or simply anterior resection (less precise), is a common surgery for rectal cancer and occasionally is performed to remove a diseased or ruptured portion of the intestine in cases of diverticulitis.

  8. Colorectal surgery - Wikipedia

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    Gross pathology of a tubulovillous adenoma resected by minimally invasive colorectal surgery.. Surgical forms of treatment for these conditions include: colectomy, ileo/colostomy, polypectomy, strictureplasty, hemorrhoidectomy (in severe cases of hemorrhoids), minimally invasive surgery, anoplasty, and more depending on the condition the patient has.

  9. List of -ostomies - Wikipedia

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