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colostomy
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colostomy

Operation to bring part of the colon through the abdominal wall to the exterior in order to bypass the lower bowel. The site of the colostomy varies with the condition. The colostomy opening (stoma) is covered by an appliance to contain faecal matter. A colostomy may be temporary or permanent.



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