Colostomy reversal
Colostomy Reversal
Colostomy reversal (pronunciation: kuh-LOSS-tuh-mee ree-VER-suhl) is a surgical procedure that reconnects the previously diverted colon and rectum, allowing for the restoration of normal bowel function. This procedure is typically performed after a patient has had a colostomy, a surgery that diverts one end of the large intestine into a visible opening – known as a stoma – on the patient's abdomen.
Etymology
The term "colostomy" is derived from the Greek words "kolon" (colon) and "stoma" (mouth or opening). The term "reversal" refers to the process of returning to the original state or condition.
Procedure
During a colostomy reversal, the surgeon will make an incision around the stoma. The section of the colon that was previously brought out to the skin surface is then reconnected to the remaining part of the colon and the rectum. The stoma is closed and the skin is stitched together. After the procedure, waste will pass through the patient's body as it did before the colostomy.
Related Terms
- Colostomy: A surgical procedure in which one end of the large intestine is diverted through an opening in the abdominal wall.
- Stoma: An opening on the surface of the abdomen which is made during a colostomy.
- Ostomy: A surgical procedure creating an opening (stoma) for the discharge of body wastes.
- Ileostomy: A similar procedure to a colostomy, but the end of the small intestine (ileum) is diverted instead of the colon.
Risks and Complications
As with any surgical procedure, a colostomy reversal carries potential risks and complications. These may include infection, bleeding, damage to nearby organs, and anastomotic leak (leakage of intestinal contents due to failure of the reconnection).
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Colostomy reversal
- Wikipedia's article - Colostomy reversal
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