May 16, 2025 · A colostomy is an opening in the colon that lets stools pass from the body without going through the anus. During colostomy surgery, an opening is made in the belly called a …

A colostomy is an operation that creates an opening for the colon, or large intestine, through the abdomen. A colostomy may be temporary or permanent. It is usually performed after bowel …

Nov 4, 2024 · Colostomy A colostomy is a surgical procedure that changes the way stool (poop) exits your body. When medical reasons require you to bypass part of your colon, surgeons …

A colostomy is an opening (stoma) in the large intestine (colon), or the surgical procedure that creates one. The opening is formed by drawing the healthy end of the colon through an …

Understanding Colostomy: Types, Care, and Confidence The prospect of undergoing colostomy can lead to a range of emotions and questions. At Coloplast, we know that a colostomy can be …

Dec 9, 2025 · A surgically created opening in the abdomen in which a piece of the colon (large intestine) is brought outside the abdominal wall to create a stoma through which digested food …

May 28, 2023 · Continuing Education Activity Colostomy care, as the name suggests, is an all-encompassing term referring to colostomy management, from its creation to peristomal skin …