An operation to make an external opening into an organ or other part of the body. The opening is called a stoma.
an operation that makes it possible for stools to leave the body through an opening made in the abdomen.
A procedure done to make a passageway for waste. A colostomy is an example.
the surgical construction of a new 'mouth' or opening (stoma). This surgery may be done as a temporary or a permanent endeavour. Unless specified otherwise, the stoma connects an organ to the surface of the skin.
An opening in the skin to allow for a suprapubic catheter (for the elimination of intestinal contents) or for the passage of air (a tracheotomy).
a hole surgically placed for a variety of purposes
an opening in the abdomen through which the end of the intestine or the collecting system of the kidney protrudes
a surgically-created intestinal or urinary tract diversion that modifies the normal pathway for waste elimination
a surgically created opening between a cavity and the surface of the body
a surgically-created opening from an internal organ to the body's surface
a surgically created opening in the abdominal wall through which stool or urine passes
a surgically created opening in the body for the discharge of body wastes when a person has lost the normal function of the bladder or bowel
a surgically created opening in which part of your urinary tract or bowel is
a surgical opening from an organ inside the body to the outside of the body
a surgical opening (stoma) in the abdominal wall that is created to allow for passage of bodily waste
a surgical procedure for the diversion of bowel (or bladder)
Surgically-created opening to the outside of the body.
Surgical procedure creating an opening from the bowel or ureters to the abdomen, resulting in a stoma for the purpose of eliminating waste (Stool/urine).
A surgically created opening in which a portion of the urinary tract or bowel is brought to the abdominal surface. A generic word for all types of ostomies (urostomy, colostomy, or ileostomy).
A surgical procedure in which an opening, called a stoma, is created in the gastrointestinal tract, allowing the stool to exit the body into an appliance.
an operation that is done when there is damage to a section of intestine. It creates an opening in the wall of the abdomen, and brings a portion of intestine through the opening so stool can leave the body.
An operation to create an opening (stoma) from an area inside the body to the outside. Some types of ostomy are colostomy (an opening into the colon from the outside of the body, making a new way for waste to leave the body) and urostomy (an opening from inside the body to the outside, making a new way for urine to leave the body).
Any type of surgical procedure that creates a hole in the abdominal wall. Examples include ileostomy and colostomy. See also Colostomy, Ileostomy, and Stoma.
A surgical procedure that creates an opening (called a stoma) in the intestine via the abdominal wall. Intestinal contents are discharged into a bag attached to the skin.
operation that makes it possible for stool to leave the body through an opening made in the abdomen; necessary when part or all of the intestines are removed. Colostomy and ileostomy are types of ostomy.
The surgical creation of an artifical excretory opening, such as a colostomy.
A surgically constructed opening in the abdominal wall that permits the passage of stool from the intestines to the outside of the body.
A surgically created opening into the digestive or urinary system, diverting stool or urine from its normal route. Sometimes the word ostomy is used as a shortened version for the word colostomy.
An opening in the skin to allow for a suprapubic cystostomy (catheter drainage), for elimination of intestinal contents (colostomy or ileostomy) or for passage of air (tracheostomy).
a surgically created opening, usually on the abdominal wall, for the drainage of body wastes. Also referred to as a stoma.
A suffix that refers to a surgically created passage connecting an internal organ with the skin or other internal organs.
surgical opening from the intestines or ureters to the surface of the abdomen to form a stoma.
A surgically constructed opening from the terminal ileum to the outside of the abdominal wall that allows an individual to eliminate solid waste after a colectomy. A standard ostomy involves collection of waste in an external bag. A continent ostomy involves a pouch surgically constructed below the skin in which waste collects, then is emptied through a valve.
A surgically created opening in an organ that can also be referred to as an anastomosis.
An operation to create an opening (a stoma) from an area inside the body to the outside. Colostomy and urostomy are types of ostomies.
(AHS-toe-mee): An operation to create an opening from an area inside the body to the outside. See Colostomy.
A surgically created opening from an area inside the body to the outside. Colostomy and urostomy are types of ostomies. Also called stoma.