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Colostomy site

Known as: Colostomia, Colostomie, Colostomy 
A surgically created external opening into the colon.
National Institutes of Health

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22 relations
CRUSHER, SPUR, COLOSTOMYColon structure (body structure)Colostomy ProcedureColostomy stoma

Narrower (7)

CecostomyPerineal ColostomyPermanent colostomyRepair of rectourethral fistula with colostomy

Broader (3)

OstomyType of previous colonic surgerycolon surgery

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2008
2008
COLOSTOMY IN CHILDREN: INDICATIONS AND COMMON PROBLEMS IN BENIN CITY, NIGERIA
Objective: To evaluate the indications for colostomy and highlight associated problems as well as its contribution to the… 
Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Cricoarytenoid arthritis: a cause of acute upper airway obstruction in rheumatoid arthritis
PurposeTo report acute upper airway obstruction due to cricoarytenoid arthritis, a well known but uncommon complication of… 
Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
A visão do colostomizado sobre o uso da bolsa de colostomia* The perception of colostomized patients on the use of the colostomy bag
This study aims at identifying the perceptive of colostomized patients on the use of the colostomy bag. It is an exploratory… 
Review
2002
Review
2002
Metachronous adenocarcinoma occurring at a colostomy site after abdominoperineal resection for rectal carcinoma
Carcinomas rarely occur at the site of a colostomy. A 73-year-old man underwent abdominoperineal resection (Miles' surgical… 
1997
1997
Emergency large bowel surgery: a 15-year audit
Abstract.Object: To evaluate the management of patients presenting with colorectal emergencies. Method: Computerized audit of… 
1993
1993
Management of anorectal malformations during the newborn period
Anorectal malformations comprise a spectrum of disease. Some of these defects are minor, with an excellent functional prognosis… 
Review
1986
Review
1986
Repair of the radiation-induced vaginal fistula utilizing the martius technique
The radiation-induced vaginal fistula is an extremely difficult rehabilitative challenge to the surgeon. Historically there has… 
1985
1985
Effect of diverting colostomy on collagen metabolism in the colonic wall. Studies in the rat.
1983
1983
Adenocarcinoma arising at a colostomy site
Primary adenocarcinoma arising at a colostomy or ileostomy site is very rare, and only three cases have been reported following… 
1982
1982
The continent colostomy
Histological and electron microscopic studies, perfusion manometry, and electromyography document the suitability of using… 
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