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  2. Colostomy - Wikipedia

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    Patient with a colostomy complicated by a large parastomal hernia, which is when tissue protrudes adjacent to the stoma tract. CT scan of same patient, showing intestines within the hernia. Parastomal hernia (PH) is the most common late complication of stomata through the abdominal wall , occurring in 10-25% of patients, [ 10 ] even up to 50% ...

  3. 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.

  4. Enterostomy - Wikipedia

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    An enterostomy (entero-+ -stomy; / ɛ n t ə ˈ r ɒ s t oʊ m i /) is either (1) a surgical procedure to create a durable opening (called a stoma) through the abdominal wall into an intestine (small intestine or large intestine) or (2) the stoma thus created. The various types of enterostomy are named according to which intestinal segment is ...

  5. Ostomy system - Wikipedia

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    A typical ostomy pouch, in this case a closed-end or "disposable". Note the flange ring, which uses a "Tupperware" type of seal One-piece (open-end) bags. The method of attachment to the barrier varies between manufactures and includes permanent (one-piece), press-on/click ("Tupperware" type), turning locking rings and "sticky" adhesive mounts ...

  6. Colectomy - Wikipedia

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    When the resection is complete, the surgeon has the option of reconnecting the bowel by stitching or stapling together the cut ends of the bowel (primary anastomosis) or performing a colostomy to create a stoma, an opening of the bowel to the abdominal wall that provides an alternate exit for the contents of the gastrointestinal tract. [1]

  7. Stoma (medicine) - Wikipedia

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    Colostomy Patient with a colostomy complicated by a large parastomal hernia, which is when tissue protrudes adjacent to the stoma tract. CT scan of same patient, showing intestines within the hernia. Parastomal hernia is the most common late complication of stomata through the abdominal wall , occurring in 10 to 25% of the patients.

  8. Matthew Perry recalls horrors of dealing with colostomy bag ...

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    An ileostomy connects the last part of the small intestine to the abdominal wall, and the bag catches the waste. "Ten times worse," he said of the experience. "You have to deal with an ileostomy ...

  9. Jejunostomy - Wikipedia

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    Jejunostomy is the surgical creation of an opening (stoma) through the skin at the front of the abdomen and the wall of the jejunum (part of the small intestine).It can be performed either endoscopically, or with open surgery.