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Query: UMLS:C0042961 (
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Stoma is a Greek word meaning mouth or opening. There are many types of surgical stomas and they may be raised on many areas of the abdominal wall. A stoma may be temporary or permanent, may be needed in any age group and may be sited on any part of the abdomen. The specific digestive pathology that could have as result of the surgical management a stoma is represented by colon, rectal and
anal cancer
, diverticular disease of the colon and rectum, Crohn's disease, ischaemic bowel,
volvulus
, trauma, Hirschprung disease, imperforate anus, fecal incontinence. This paper aim is to asses the management of fecal stomas and the necessity of a trained ostomy support team.
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PMID:[The ostomy support team. A reality for ostomates]. 1838 82