Colostomy PouchA colostomy
pouch (or bag) is worn on the outside of the body to collect waste that
normally passes through the digestive system. The pouch is needed after a
portion of the colon has been surgically removed. ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerKenneth Bark, MD - General Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery Current as of:
May 3, 2017 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Kenneth Bark, MD - General Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery |
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