Depending on the severity, a permanent colostomy may be required for more advanced cases, or manual colostomy for less severe cases.
Surgery will result in one of three types of colostomies: End colostomy Double-barrel colostomy Loop colostomy
Severe cases require removable of the colon (colectomy). Long standing cases can develop polyps which can turn malignant (cancer) and may also require a colectomy with a permanent colostomy. Some young patients may prefer to have pouch reconstruction to avoid colostomy but will require a specialist centre to carry out pouch surgery.
preferred site for permanent colostomy
Alteration in Bowel Elimination Related To Ostomy
Although colorectal cancer is the most common indication for a permanent colostomy, only about 10-15% of patients with this diagnosis require a colostomy.
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A colostomy bag
A colostomy is a surgical procedure performed on the large bowel, an opening is made in the bowel which is sutured to the skin in the abdominal wall and colostomy ba
A colostomy pouch will generally have been placed on the patient's abdomen, around the stoma during surgery. During the hospital stay, the patient and his or her caregivers will be educated on how to care for the colostomy.
Although colorectal cancer is the most common indication for a permanent colostomy, only about 10-15% of patients with this diagnosis require a colostomy.