Stoma surgery
A stoma is an artificial opening in the bowel that can be temporary or permanent. The new outlet created is through a surgical opening onto the abdominal wall.
There are three different types of stomas:
· | Colostomy – solid faecal output. |
· | Ileostomy - soft faecal output.
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· | Urostomy (Ileal Conduit) - urine output.
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A colostomy or ileostomy can be temporary or permanent. A urostomy is always permanent.
