Colostomy

A brief overview of some of the common colorectal operations and complications arising from them. An introduction to stomas and a comparision of the differences between colostomies and ileostomies as well as a few of their potential complications.  

MeetTheProfessors.com – 63yo w/prim. sigmoid, synch. liver mets, extensive pelvic disease; diverting colostomy; rcvd FOLFOX w/bev; CEA level dropped by 80% after 3 cycles; no tumor on sigmoidoscopy/laparotomy after 6 cycles; colostomy closed, began cape  

ResearchToPractice.com/VPC109 - Case 12: A 61-year-old man with a 40-year history of interventions for rectal problems presented with T2 rectal cancer, refused colostomy and subsequently developed a small inguinal lymph node metastasis. Interviews conducted by Neil Love, MD. Produced by Research To Practice.  

Learn how to care for your infant's colostomy and how to apply, empty and remove a pouch. This video is provided by UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital.  

A Swansea University student's selfie with his colostomy bag is viewed by more than one million people online.