Ostomy - what type are we dealing with???
I haven't had much time to post much lately, but please know that many of you are always with me in spirit.
Hugs to all,
Cynthia
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Dear Cynthia
It sounds like what is described as a Double-barrel transverse colostomy.
Check out this site and (Figures 4 and 5)
http://www.cancer.org/Treatment/TreatmentsandSideEffects/PhysicalSideEffects/Ostomies/ColostomyGuide/colostomy-types-of-colostomies
Hope this helps.
Hugs,
Marie who loves kitties0 -
Thank you! :-)Lovekitties said:Dear Cynthia
It sounds like what is described as a Double-barrel transverse colostomy.
Check out this site and (Figures 4 and 5)
http://www.cancer.org/Treatment/TreatmentsandSideEffects/PhysicalSideEffects/Ostomies/ColostomyGuide/colostomy-types-of-colostomies
Hope this helps.
Hugs,
Marie who loves kitties
Thank you! :-)0
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