Lab: Colostomy Flashcards
1
Q
Colostomy
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Created from the end of the large intestine to divert waste from the digestive system
3 Types:
- End Colostomy: the damaged section of the bowel is removed and the working end is brought through the abdomen to the skin surface
- Loop Colostomy: a loop of the bowel is brought through the abdomen to the skin surface and temporarily supported by a plastic bridge or rod.
- Double-Barrel Colostomy: two separate stomas are created. Both ends of the bowel are brought through the abdomen to the skin surface as two separate sections
