ShareColostomy (external waste removal)
A surgical procedure involving an incision into the colon (large intestine) to create an artificial opening or "stoma" to the outside of the abdomen which may be necessary to treat colorectal cancer and other conditions after a section of the intestine is removed.
Cost
Average Cost: $24,005.10
This is Healthcare Blue Book's recommended price for Colostomy (external waste removal).
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accept as payment from an insurance company for Colostomy (external waste removal).
Common Complications
Surgery can result in pain, infection or blood clots of the legs (deep vein thrombosis) or lungs (pulmonary embolus). A hernia or weakening of tissue around the opening may occur. Patients can infrequently have bad reactions to the general anesthesia including allergic reactions and very rarely a heart attack or stroke.
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