Colostomy IrrigationColostomy
irrigation gives people who have a colostomy more control over eliminating
waste. This method lets you eliminate waste at a planned time. Irrigation is
usually done at the same time every day or every other day. An
irrigation cone and catheter are connected to the stoma. (The stoma is the
exposed end of the intestine.) Fluid is flushed through the intestine to clear
it of waste. People who use irrigation may need only a cover or pad over the
stoma. They may not need a colostomy bag. ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerKenneth Bark, MD - General Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery Current as of:
May 5, 2017 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Kenneth Bark, MD - General Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery |
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