Colostomy

The surgical construction of an opening between the colon and the surface of the body.

Year introduced: ANUS, ARTIFICIAL was see COLOSTOMY 1975-1997

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Tree Number(s): E04.210.338.225, E04.579.338.225

MeSH Unique ID: D003125

Entry Terms:

• Colostomies

See Also:

• Surgical Stomas

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Digestive System Surgical Procedures
Enterostomy
Colostomy

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Ostomy
Enterostomy
Colostomy