Enterostomy
Enterostomy (pronounced: en-ter-OS-toh-mee) is a surgical procedure that creates an opening (stoma) in the patient's abdominal wall to allow the intestines to bypass certain parts of the digestive tract. This procedure is often performed when a part of the digestive tract is diseased or needs to be removed.
Etymology
The term "enterostomy" is derived from the Greek words "enteron" (meaning intestine) and "stoma" (meaning mouth or opening).
Types of Enterostomy
There are several types of enterostomy, including:
- Ileostomy: This procedure involves creating an opening in the ileum, the last part of the small intestine. The stoma is usually located on the right side of the abdomen.
- Colostomy: In this procedure, a part of the large intestine (colon) is diverted to an artificial opening in the abdominal wall. The stoma is usually located on the left side of the abdomen.
- Jejunostomy: This procedure involves creating an opening in the jejunum, the middle part of the small intestine.
Related Terms
- Stoma: An artificial opening created in the body during a surgical procedure.
- Ostomy: A general term for a surgical procedure that creates an opening (stoma) in the body.
- Gastrostomy: A type of enterostomy where the opening is made in the stomach.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Enterostomy
- Wikipedia's article - Enterostomy
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