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a surgical operation that creates an opening from the colon to the surface of the body to function as an anus
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(kuh-LOS-tuh-mee). A surgical approach in which a section of the colon is brought out through an opening (stoma) created in the abdominal wall. Stool then passes into a small bag securely fastened over the opening. See also ostomy.
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| colostomy |
A surgical operation resulting in the diversion of feces through a new orifice. Usually an appliance (bag) for collecting feces covers this area.
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| colostomy |
operation that makes it possible for stool to leave the body after the rectum has been removed.
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| colostomy |
Surgical creation of an artificial opening from the colon
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