Is it stoma reversal operation? If yes, then it is a surgery done to reverse a temporary colostomy or ileostomy (reconnection of the bowel).
Surgery will result in one of three types of colostomies: End colostomy Double-barrel colostomy Loop colostomy
the first 24-48 hours after surgery, the colostomy will drain bloody mucus. Fluids and electrolytes are infused intravenously until the patient's diet can gradually be resumed, beginning with liquids
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.
For the first 24-48 hours after surgery, the colostomy will drain bloody mucus. Fluids and electrolytes are infused intravenously until the patient's diet is can gradually be resumed, beginning with liquids.
the main cause is colorectal cancer but a colostomy may be performed as a temporary or permenant measure to give a part of the bowel a rest eg. in diverticular patches of the bowel (colon wall) bulge outwards. these patches can become inflamed and cause extreme pain
A colostomy bag
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colostomy
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