Colostomy Sentence Examples

The first stage relieves the intestinal obstruction by performing a colostomy.

This is called a colostomy or ileostomy, depending on which part of the bowel is used.

The temporary colostomy was reversed on the 5th May 1994.

It may only require a loop colostomy or dividing adhesions, but surgery can have a significant mortality and morbidity.

Following the surgery Mr Y was rushed ICU he had a temporary colostomy for a number of months.

If treatment does not control the symptoms of the disease, up to 30% of patients may undergo colostomy.

It was a defunctioning sigmoid loop colostomy created above a locally advanced rectal carcinoma.

It may be possible to close up the bowel again or you may need a colostomy.

I do understand about your mother not wanting to live with a permanent colostomy.

Patients experiencing problems with their stoma should see their stoma nurse or contact the British colostomy Association.

A loop colostomy in the sigmoid area would usually produce a formed stool allowing the patient to use a closed pouch.

An end sigmoid colostomy may be described by some, as easier to manage, particularly for elderly patients.