Colostomy for Colorectal CancerAnatomy of the colon and rectumslide 1 of 5 slide 1 of 5, Anatomy of the colon and rectum, The large
intestine (colon) extends from the cecum to the anus and includes the ascending
colon, the transverse colon, the descending colon, the sigmoid colon, and the
rectum. Colon cancer siteslide 2 of 5 slide 2 of 5, Colon cancer site, Cancer is shown in a section of the descending
colon. Colon section removedslide 3 of 5 slide 3 of 5, Colon section removed, Surgery removes the section of colon that contains
cancer. Remaining colon attached to create a stomaslide 4 of 5 slide 4 of 5, Remaining colon attached to create a stoma, The surgeon connects the end of the remaining section of the
colon to an opening made in the skin. This creates a stoma.
Colostomy pouch in placeslide 5 of 5 slide 5 of 5, Colostomy pouch in place, Body waste passes from the colon through the stoma into a
colostomy pouch (or bag), which is taped to your body. ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal 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 & Kenneth Bark, MD - General Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery |
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