Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Colostomy

The surgical construction of an opening between the colon and the surface of the body.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

The surgical construction of an opening between the colon and the surface of the body.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Colostomies

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Aspects Covered

17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

artificial anus goes here; pathological artificial anus in historical literature is indexed under INTESTINAL FISTULA or its specifics

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History Note

ANUS, ARTIFICIAL was see COLOSTOMY 1975-97

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  1. E04w.210w.338w.225w
  2. E04w.579w.338w.225w

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WI 520

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Colostomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003125. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003125
  2. Colostomy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colostomy
  3. Colostomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q595453