Abdominal Surgery Flashcards
1
Q
Why do small bowel stomas need to be spouted?
A
So that their irritant contents (e.g. enzymes) don’t come into contact with the skin.
2
Q
Why do colonic (large bowel) stomas not need to be spouted?
A
As their contents are less irritating
3
Q
Typical location of an ileostomy?
A
RIF
4
Q
Ileostomy: spouted or flushed?
A
Spouted
5
Q
Colostomy: spouted or flushed?
A
Flushed
6
Q
Ileostomy: output?
A
Liquid
7
Q
Colostomy: output?
A
Solid
8
Q
Location of a colostomy?
A
Varies, more likely on the left side of the abdomen
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