An Ostomy is a surgical construction of an artificial opening through the abdominal wall for the expulsion of waste material after digestion. Common types of ostomy surgeries include:>
Bowel Diversions:
- Colostomy – a portion of the large intestine (colon) is removed or bypassed; requires an external pouch.
- Ileostomy – the large intestine is removed or bypassed; requires an external pouch.
- Continent Ileostomy – an internal pouch is constructed from a section of the small intestine, to be evacuated through the abdominal wall.
- Ileoanal Reservoir – a pelvic pouch is constructed from the small intestine and attached to the anus for evacuation.
Bladder Diversions:
- Urostomy – the bladder is removed or bypassed; requires an external pouch.
- Continent Urostomy – the bladder is removed or bypassed; an internal conduit is constructed from the small or large intestine to be evacuated through the abdominal wall.
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