Glossary

Stoma

Stoma

Also: künstlicher Ausgang

A stoma is a surgically created opening of a hollow organ on the abdominal wall, for example an artificial bowel outlet. Stool or urine is diverted to the outside through the stoma and collected in a bag.

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