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What kind of surgery puts your poop into a bag and your farts don't stink?
colostomy
How many types of colostomy are there?
Surgery will result in one of three types of colostomies: End colostomy Double-barrel colostomy Loop colostomy
Preferred sight for a permanent colostomy?
preferred site for permanent colostomy
What percentage of people have a 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.
What is medical diagnosis for colostomy?
Alteration in Bowel Elimination Related To Ostomy
Need cpt code for a new diverting colostomy at same old colostomy site?
45116
What was the lump under Jerry Stiller's shirt in King of Queens?
A colostomy bag
What is anastomosis a ileostomy b duodenorrhaphy c cholecystojejunostomy d colostomy e gingivectomy?
colostomy
A colostomy is a surgical procedure performed on this structure?
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
What is a colostomy pouch?
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.
What cancer may require a 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.
Is colostomy a contraindication to colonoscopy?
No.
