COLOSTOMY:
- A colostomy is a surgical procedure that brings one end of the large intestine out through the abdominal wall. During this procedure, one end of the colon is diverted through an incision in the abdominal wall to create a stoma.
- A stoma is the opening in the skin where a pouch for collecting feces is attached.
- People with temporary or long-term colostomies have pouches attached to their sides where feces collect and can be easily disposed.
