University:
Swansea University
Course:
PM-139 | Human Physiology 1
Academic year:

2023
Views:

47

Pages:

5
Author:

Amal J.

COLOSTOMYcolostomy is a surgicalprocedure that brings through oneend of the large in testime outthrough the abdominal wall.During the proceducar one endof the colon is diverted throughan incision on the abdominal wallof create a stoma.stoma-A stoma is the opening inthe skin where a pouch forcollecting feces is atteched peoplewith colostomies whether temporaryor long term have pouches attachedto their sides where feces collectedand can be disposed off.why a colostomy is performed:colostomies are performedbecause of problems which thelower bower some problems can becorrected simply by "giving part of bowel a rest 11 according to theamerican cancer society + This is whentemprovary collostomies can bp keepstoal out of the colonIf the who becomesdiseases as in the case of thecolon cancer / permanent colostomias inare performed and the colon maybe removed completlycodera ctal cancercolonic polyss : entrati ssue growing inside the colon,which may be cancer so may turnin to cancer.Divorti allities :small pouchesin your digestive system, calleddiverticulla, become infected ori inflamedcondition that may warrenta permanent calostomy includeBlockagecrohns disease: anauto immune form of inflammatory bowel diseases.Importorate anus, or otherbirth defects.InjuryRisk of a colostomy :colostomy is a majorsurgery , IS with any surgery thereare risks of allergic reactionsto anesthesia and encessivebleedingcolostomy also carries theseother risksBlockage of the colostomyDamage to other organs.Hernia an internal organrishes throug a week area etmusclesInfectionInternal bleedingproblems from scar tissueprolapse of the colostomy.wound breaking open. your doctor can bestexplain your personal risks Therisks of the surgery and potentialto r comp lications are weighedagainst the advantages of thesurgery for you.How to prepare for a Colostomy:-Before surgery your doctorwill complete a fall examinationwhich will include taking bloodsamples ,a physical examination,and a complete medical historyduring these visit, tell yourdoctor about any medi cations .you are taking in cluding overthe counter medications, &sup P lements.your doctor will typicallyhave you fast for at least 12hrsbefore surgery . you may also begiven a Lanative as amend forthe night before to help cleanseyour towels. you can expert to stayin the hospital between three toseven days so plan according ful,This in dude packing the mightnecessities. arranging care for yourchildren. pets or home & takingthe appropriate amount of time offof work.prior to surgery you 'illchange into a hospital gown.Reclining is a rolling bed, a nursewill place an IV in your arm.This allow the hospital stafftoadminister fluid and medicationseasily This is also hero you willbe given your general anes thesiathis will put you in to a deeppainless sleep during the operationwhile your sleep you'llbe wheeled into the operatingroom for your colostomy. whenyou've been cleaned and prepared.