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What is the difference between ostomy and otomy?
"ostomy" is surgically creating a hole in the body. "otomy" is surgical incision
What suffix is a synonym for -otomy?
-tome
What is the surgical procedure to create an opening between an organ and the body surface?
Ostomy
What is -ostomy?
Ostomy is a surgical procedure used to create an opening for urine and feces to be released from the body.
How many people have an ostomy?
there are 75,000 to 100,000 ostomy operations each year! That includes, ileostomies, colonostomies and uriostomies.
Where can you find ConvaTec ostomy supplies?
One may purchase ostomy supplies at Walgreens. Walgreens has a large selection of ostomy supplies at fair prices. Also, Walgreens are usually in a close proximity of people in need of ostomy supplies.
Did Bob Hope have an ostomy?
yes
What characteristics does a successful ostomy have?
Most ostomy pouches are inconspicuous and can be worn under almost any kind of clothing. There are typically no restrictions of activity, sport, or travel with an ostomy. Certain contact sports would warrant special protection.
What does the suffix-ostomy mean?
The suffix -ostomy refers to a surgical procedure that creates an opening (stoma) between an organ and the outside of the body. This opening allows for waste or fluids to pass out of the body in cases where the natural passage is blocked or impaired.
Where is the United Ostomy Association?
Irvine, CA
What does the suffix ostomy mean?
to cut open
Is Virginia Derricks RN ostomy nurse still living?
Virgina Dericks RN ostomy nurse died in 2010 right after Easter Sunday.
