COLOSTOMY
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
(QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)
By Rumi Michael Leigh
Introduction
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Conclusion
Chapter 1
1) What is colostomy?
- Colostomy is a surgical opening of the large intestine.
2) What are some of the reasons for a patient to have colostomy?
- Some of the reasons for a patient to have colostomy are diverticulosis, Crohn’s disease, colon cancer, rectal cancer, etc.
3) When does a colostomy become indispensable?
- A colostomy becomes indispensable when a person can no longer evacuate feces in a natural way.
4) How many types of colostomy are there?
- There are two types of colostomy.
5) What are the types of colostomy?
- The types of colostomy are transverse colostomy and sigmoidostomy.
6) Is colostomy definitive?
- No, colostomy is not always definitive, it could also be temporary.
7) What is a temporary sigmoidostomy?
- A temporary sigmoidostomy is when there is the preservation of part of the rectum and anus while waiting for healing.
8) What is a permanent sigmoidostomy?
- A permanent sigmoidostomy is the removal of the rectum and anus.
9) What are the risks of colostomy?
- Some risks of colostomy include bleeding, infection, prolapse, hernia, etc.
10) Does the intestine changes its functional mode after a colostomy?
- No, the intestine functions as it does before a colostomy.
Chapter 2
1) What is the length of the large intestine?
- The length of the large intestine is about 1.5 meters to 1.8 meters.
2) What is another name for the small bowel?
- The small bowel is also called the small intestine.
3) What is the main function of the small intestine?
- The main function of the small intestine is to absorb nutrients.
4) What is the length of the small intestine?
- The length of the small intestine is about 6 to 7 meters long, but this could vary.
5) What are the main parts of the small intestine?
- The main parts of the small intestine are the ileum, the jejunum and the duodenum.
6) What is another name for the large bowel?
- The large bowel is also called the colon.
7) What are the main functions of the colon?
- The colon absorbs water and eliminates food waste as feces.