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Colostomy

Across
Center of belly. Stool will flow out continuously. Firmness of stool is affected by dye
Feces empty into this pouch
defined as a stoma in which the entire loop of colon is exteriorized and both the proximal limb and the distal limb open into the common stoma opening and are not transected
Stapler designed to simultaneously cut and divide tissue between the two double rows
Right side of belly. Only a short portion of colon remains, therefore output is very liquid and uncontrolled
Formation of a permanent or temporary opening into the colon brought out through the abdominal wall.
inflammation or infection of small pouches called diverticula that develop along the walls of the intestines
Down
Located on the lower left side of belly. Output stool is firm and can be controlled
Used for bowel decompression
An opening created by a surgeon on the surface of the body or an organ
a reversal of the colostomy process by which the colon is reattached to the rectum or anus
Placed a few inches lower than the descending colostomy
Method of isolating instruments that have come into contact with bowel or bowel contents
Injury caused by the actions of a physician or therapy
Inflammatory bowel disease acronym
In this colostomy the end of the colon is brought through the abdominal wall, where it may be turned under, like a cuff. The edges of the colon are then stitched to the skin of the abdominal wall to form an opening called a stoma. Stool drains from the stoma into a bag or pouch attached to the abdomen.