Colostomy

Surgical creation of an artificial conduit (a stoma) on the abdominal wall for voiding of intestinal contents following surgical removal of much of the colon and /or rectum.

Surgically created opening in a portion of the large intestine (colon), which is brought to the abdominal surface for the purpose of evacuating feces. May be temporary or permanent. (Compare with Ileostomy.)

An artificial opening in the abdominal wall through which solid waste products are excreted. A is necessary when a large portion of the colon must be removed because of disease or injury.

A surgical operation to make an opening between the colon and the abdominal wall to allow faeces to be passed out without going through the rectum.

Procedure in which a part of the colon is brought through the abdominal wall. The feces are then collected in an artificial collection container instead of being eliminated through the anus.

A type of ostomy performed on the colon (large intestine), most often because of cancer.

Surgical creation of an opening (stoma) in the abdominal wall to allow material to pass from the bowel through that opening rather than through the anus. A colostomy may be temporary, to allow an inflamed area of the intestine to heal, or permanent, as in cancer of the colon or rectum.

Surgical creation of an artificial anus on the abdominal wall.

A surgical procedure in which a stoma, an artificial opening, is created in the abdominal wall to allow the discharge of feces into a bag attached to the skin. Colostomy is similar to ileostomy, in which the lower part of the small intestine, or ileum, opens through a stoma. A colostomy is sometimes necessary to treat serious digestive diseases, such as ulcerative colitis, diverticular disease, and colon cancer. Surgeons sometimes perform a colostomy as part of colectomy, an operation in which all or part of the colon is removed. Through an incision in the abdominal wall, the tumor or diseased part of the intestine is removed. If the remaining healthy sections cannot be rejoined, a stoma is created to allow the feces to pass from the body.

A surgical operation in which a part of the colon is brought through the abdominal wall and opened in order to drain or decompress the intestine. The part of the colon chosen depends on the site of obstruction. An iliac colostomy opens onto the left lower abdomen; a transverse colostomy on the upper abdomen. The colostomy may be temporary, eventually being closed after weeks or months to restore continuity; or permanent, usually when the rectum or lower colon has been removed. An appliance is often worn over the colostomy opening (stoma) to prevent soiling the clothes.

The operation for the establishment of an artificial opening of the colon in the abdominal wall. This acts as an artificial anus. The operation is carried out when there is an obstruction in the colon or rectum that cannot be overcome, or in cases such as cancer of the rectum in which the rectum and part of the colon have to be removed. A colostomy opening can be trained to function in such a way that the patient can carry on a normal life, eating a more or less normal diet. Anyone desiring help or advice in the practical management of a colostomy should get in touch with the British Colostomy Association.

The opening of a portion of the colon through the abdominal wall to its skin surface. A colostomy is established in cases of distal obstruction, inflammatory process, including perforation, and when the distal colon or rectum is surgically resected. A temporary colostomy is performed to divert the fecal stream from an inflamed or operative site.

A surgical procedure in which the large intestine is redirected through an opening in the abdomen, enabling the expulsion of waste materials.

A surgical procedure involving the externalization of a section of the colon through an incision made in the abdominal wall is performed. This exposed segment is fashioned into a stoma, an artificial opening through which fecal matter is expelled into a pouch affixed to the skin. A colostomy can be temporary or permanent in nature.

In certain cases, a temporary colostomy can be performed concurrently with a partial colectomy, which involves the removal of a portion of the colon. This temporary colostomy serves the purpose of allowing the remaining colon to heal undisturbed by fecal matter, preventing contamination. Once the reconnected colon has fully healed, the colostomy is closed. On the other hand, a permanent colostomy becomes necessary if the rectum or anus has been surgically removed, making normal defecation impossible. This may occur, for instance, during the treatment of colon cancer.