Care for cancer patients with artificial openings
- Types of Colostomy
The artificial opening can be either temporary or permanent.
1. Permanent Colostomy:
Reasons for a permanent colostomy include:
o Colon cancer
o Rectal cancer
2. Temporary Colostomy:
Reasons for a temporary colostomy include:
o Injuries to the colon or rectum, such as gunshot wounds or knife stabs
o Facilitating the repair of certain types of fistulas.
Complications of Colostomy Surgery:
- Severe colon protrusion from the opening (Prolapse)
- Colon retraction from the opening
- Necrosis at the distal end of the colon
- Narrowing of the opening (Stenosis)
- Hernia
- Bleeding
- Diarrhea