| Time Period: 1950s to Present |
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An ostomy may be temporary or permanent depending on the disease, the staging of the surgical procedure, or health status of the person. A basic ‘end’ ostomy (opening) involves the transecting of the bowel proximal to or above the impaired part of the bowel. The proximal end or active part of the bowel is brought through the rectus abdominal muscle to the abdominal surface. The end of the bowel is everted or cuffed and then sutured to the abdominal skin. A colostomy is usually 1-2.5cm in length. An ileostomy and urostomy are usually 2.5-3cm in length to facilitate the liquid effluent from the small bowel to be directed into the containment pouch system. A stoma refers to the red mucosal portion of bowel protruding on the abdomen. |