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Care for cancer patients with artificial openings

- Reasons for Colostomy Surgery

  • Removal of part of the colon for various reasons where stool cannot pass through the anus.
  • Surgery on part of the colon or large intestine requiring rest for healing, making the colostomy temporary.
  • Fecal incontinence unresponsive to other treatments.