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the surgical creation of an opening from the colon (colostomy) or small intestine (ileostomy) to the surface of the skin that provides a passageway for feces to leave the body.
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Laparoscopic Fecal Diversion: Basic Surgical Steps
... What is a fecal diversion? Fecal diversion refers to the surgical creation of an ileostomy or colostomy. An ileostomy is an opening between the surface of the skin and the small intestine; a colostomy...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Colostomy Irrigation ... What is colostomy irrigation? A colostomy is defined as an opening in the colon. When a part of your large intestine is removed or is disconnected, the new opening (colostomy) must be made in the colo...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
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Resources
- Colostomy Irrigation (Cleveland Clinic)
- Fecal Diversion (Cleveland Clinic)

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