THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

COLON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
stoma is usually on the left
A
colostomy
B
ileostomy
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In a colostomy operation, part of your colon is brought to the surface of your abdomen to form the stoma. A colostomy is usually created on the left-hand side of your abdomen.

Detailed explanation-2: -The stoma. The position of the stoma will depend on the section of your colon that’s diverted, but it’s usually on the left-hand side of your tummy, below your waist. If the operation is planned in advance, you’ll meet a specialist stoma nurse to discuss the positioning of the stoma.

Detailed explanation-3: -Located in the descending colon, the descending colostomy (Figure 6) is placed on the lower left side of the belly. Most often, the output is firm and can be controlled. A sigmoid colostomy (Figure 7) is the most common type of colostomy.

Detailed explanation-4: -The descending colostomy is typically located on the lower left-hand side of the abdomen. The output may be pasty to a formed consistency, and gas is common. Sigmoid colostomy-is made from the sigmoid colon. The sigmoid colostomy is usually located in the lower left-hand side of the abdomen.

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