Ostomy Glossary Select a Letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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Ostomy Glossary: Colostomy, Ileostomy, Urostomy Information (P)
Ostomy Glossary Select a Letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Parastomal Hernia During ostomy surgery an incision is made into the fascia to reach the abdominal cavity. After surgery that incision should be sealed. […]
Ostomy Glossary: Colostomy, Ileostomy, Urostomy Information (A)
Ostomy Glossary Select a Letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Abdominoperineal Resection (APR) Also known as Abdomino-Perineal Excision of the rectum (APER), AP excision or APE, is a surgery that removes the whole rectum […]
Ostomy Glossary: Colostomy, Ileostomy, Urostomy Information (Q)
Ostomy Glossary Select a Letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Quality of Life Ostomy diversion surgeries (colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy) create physical changes which in turn lead to major psychological consequences. Quality of Life […]
Ostomy Glossary: Colostomy, Ileostomy, Urostomy Information (B)
Ostomy Glossary Select a Letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Brooke Ileostomy Also called conventional ileostomy, it was first performed by Sir Brian Brooke in England. It consists of a proctocolectomy and a permanent […]
Ostomy Glossary: Colostomy, Ileostomy, Urostomy Information (R)
Ostomy Glossary Select a Letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Rectal Prolapse It occurs when the rectum falls or it is displaced down through the anus. The rectum holds on to the pelvis through […]
Ostomy Glossary: Colostomy, Ileostomy, Urostomy Information (C)
Ostomy Glossary Select a Letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Cancer Also know as neoplasm, it is the unchecked growth of malignant cells in surrounding tissue. Further contagion (metastasis) may occur via the lymphs […]
Ostomy Glossary: Colostomy, Ileostomy, Urostomy Information (S)
Ostomy Glossary Select a Letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Sphincter A muscle surrounding the anus that controls intestinal continent function. Stenosis The narrowing or contracting of the stoma occurring at the skin or […]
Ostomy Glossary: Colostomy, Ileostomy, Urostomy Information (D)
Ostomy Glossary Select a Letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Double Barrel Stoma It refers to two independent stomas brought out through the abdominal wall, and placed each in a separate ostomy. The ostomies […]
Ostomy Glossary: Colostomy, Ileostomy, Urostomy Information (T)
Ostomy Glossary Select a Letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Telescoping Stoma Also called prolapsed stoma. It is an outward and abnormally long stoma. It happens when the support around the stoma weakens forcing […]