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What Is a Colostomy? - Healthline
A colostomy is a surgical procedure that brings one end of the large intestine out through the abdominal wall. During this procedure, one end of the colon is diverted through an incision in the abdominal wall to create a stoma.
http://http://www.healthline.com/health/colostomy#Overview1
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Living With a Colostomy - WebMD
The colon, which is the first 4 feet or 5 feet of the large intestine, is part of the body's digestive system. It has the job of absorbing water from waste material (feces) and returning it to the body. It also absorbs any remaining nutrients.
http://http://www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/guide/living-colostomy
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Colostomy - MedlinePlus
Colostomy is a surgical procedure that brings one end of the large intestine out through an opening (stoma) made in the abdominal wall. Stools moving through the intestine drain through the stoma into a bag attached to the abdomen.
http://https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002942.htm
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Ostomy Information - UOAA
UOAA is an association of affiliated, non-profit, support groups dedicated to improving the quality of life of people who have or will have an intestinal or urinary diversion. Learn more here.
http://www.ostomy.org/Ostomy_Information.html
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Colostomy Care - Care Guide
Care guide for Colostomy Care possible causes, signs and symptoms, standard treatment options and means of care and support.
http://www.drugs.com/cg/colostomy-care.html
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ConvaTec - Colostomy
A colostomy is a surgically created opening in the abdomen through which a small portion of the large intestine is brought to the surface of the skin.
http://www.convatec.com/products/ostomy/surgery-type/colostomy/pn-63cc399c-f02b-44b6-a8d7-2b07b3e09e9c
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Colostomy: Read This Patient's Story - Medicine Net
Learn about colostomy surgery, colostomy care, colostomy questions, and information about colostomy recovery.
http://www.medicinenet.com/colostomy_a_patients_perspective/article.htm
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Colostomy - Mayo Clinic
In some cases, after the surgeon removes a portion of the colon, it may be necessary to attach the remaining colon to the outside of the body in a procedure called colostomy.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/colostomy/img-20007593
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Colostomy Association
The Colostomy Association provides assistance to those who are new to living with a colostomy as well as those who have been colostomates for many years.
http://www.colostomyassociation.org.uk
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Colostomy Facts - Ostomy
UOAA is an association of affiliated, non-profit, support groups dedicated to improving the quality of life of people who have or will have an intestinal or urinary diversion.
http://www.ostomy.org/Colostomy_Facts_English.html
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Living With a Colostomy: Types, Uses, Care, and More - WebMD
Know what to expect when you have a colostomy.
http://www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/guide/living-colostomy
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Colostomy Guide - American Cancer Society
This guide will help you better understand colostomy - what it is, why it's needed, how it affects the normal digestive system, and what changes it can bring to a person's life.
http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/physicalsideeffects/ostomies/colostomyguide/colostomy-guide-toc
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Colostomy: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Colostomy is a surgical procedure that brings one end of the large intestine out through an opening (stoma) made in the abdominal wall.
https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002942.htm
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Colostomy - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
A colostomy is a surgical procedure in which an opening (stoma) is formed by drawing the healthy end of the large intestine or colon through an incision in the anterior abdominal wall and suturing it into place.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colostomy
