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What is an ostomy? -Anatomy and Physiology Review An opening or outlet through the
abdominal wall that is surgically created for the purpose of waste elimination
What is the opening of an ostomy called? -Anatomy and Physiology Review Stoma
How many Americans have an ostomy? -Statistics Over 700,000
Why would one need need an ileostomy? -Gastrointestinal Disorders Results from
congenital disease like inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis and/or
Crohn's
Why would one need a colostomy? -Answer Results from colon and/or rectum cancer,
diverticulitis, and/or trauma
Why would one need a urostomy -Answer A urinary diversion intended to correct
bladder loss or bladder dysfunction
What is the most common type of ostomy? -Answer An ileostomy
What are the three types of ostomies? -Answer Ileostomy, colostomy, and urostomy
Are ostomies permanent or temporary? -Answer They may be either
Why would one have a temporary ostomy? To protect areas of the colon or rectum after
surgical repair - the colon can be reconnected and bowel continuity is restored
, What is an ileostomy? An ostomy in which a portion of the ileum is brought through the
abdominal wall; an internal "pouch" is created from the ileum
Intussusception - Answer The invagination of a portion of the intestine through an
adjacent segment
When is an intussusception used? - Answer In an ileostomy to create a nipple that
prevents stool and gas from exiting
Ileostomy discharge - Answer Liquid to semisoft and continous; contains intestinal
enzymes
Ileostomy emptying - Answer A catheter is inserted into the "nipple" in order to remove
contents
How often does an ileostomy need to be drained? -Answer Often at first, but eventually
the pouch stretches so that it need only be emptied three to five times daily
Does an ileostomy require use of an exterior pouch? -Answer No
What is a colostomy? -Answer A portion of the colon is brought through the abdominal
wall
What are the different types of colostomies? -Answer Ascending, transverse, and
descending/sigmoid
Output for ascending colostomy - Ans Liquid to semi-liquid output
Output for transverse colostomy - Ans Liquid to semi-formed stool
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