colostomies in English
noun
1
a surgical operation in which a piece of the colon is diverted to an artificial opening in the abdominal wall so as to bypass a damaged part of the colon.
A colostomy diverts stool into an appliance attached to the skin, thereby eliminating leakage of stool from the rectum.
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1. Colostomies are performed for various reasons, including trauma, blockage and infection.The procedure is quite intense and requires a commitment to Colostomy aftercare by the patient, nursing staff and doctors