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Colostomy
Colostomy is a surgery where an opening (called a stoma) is made in the belly. This opening lets waste leave the body through the colon (large intestine) when the usual path is blocked or damaged. The waste goes into a bag worn outside the body.
Indications for Surgery:
Colon or Rectal Cancer: If part of the colon or rectum is removed, waste may need to exit through a stoma.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: In serious cases of Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, part of the colon may be removed.
Injury or Trauma: If the colon is badly hurt, a colostomy helps waste leave the body safely.
Diverticulitis: If there are complications like severe infection or inflammation.
Birth Defects: Some babies are born with colon problems that need a colostomy.
Procedure for Colostomy
Anesthesia: You get medicine to put you to sleep so you won’t feel anything.
Making the Opening: A cut is made in your belly, and part of your colon is pulled through to the outside.
Creating the Stoma: The colon is stitched to the belly wall to form the stoma. A special bag (called a colostomy bag) is placed over it to collect waste.
Closing Up: The area around the stoma is closed with stitches or glue.
Benefits of a Colostomy
Helps Manage Disease: Gives your body a way to get rid of waste when the colon is damaged or blocked.
Relieves Symptoms: Can ease pain, bleeding, or blockages caused by colon problems.