MEDICAL
COLON
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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ileostomy
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colostomy
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -For the colostomy, one end of the healthy colon is brought out through an opening made in the abdomen wall, usually on the left side. The edges of bowel are stitched to the skin of opening. This opening is called a stoma.
Detailed explanation-2: -A colostomy is an operation to divert 1 end of the colon (part of the bowel) through an opening in the tummy. The opening is called a stoma. A pouch can be placed over the stoma to collect your poo (stools). A colostomy can be permanent or temporary.
Detailed explanation-3: -A colostomy is an opening in the belly (abdominal wall) that’s made during surgery. It’s usually needed because a problem is causing the colon to not work properly, or a disease is affecting a part of the colon and it needs to be removed.