Glossary

Colostomy

Colostomy

Kolostomie·Also: künstlicher Darmausgang

A colostomy is a surgically created bowel opening on the abdomen through which stool is diverted into a bag. It becomes necessary when a section of the large intestine has to be relieved or bypassed. It can be temporary or permanent.

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