Ostomy (opening in body)
Description
A surgical procedure to create an opening (stoma) from an area inside the body to the outside. Colostomy, ileostomy and urostomy are types of ostomies.
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Common Complications
Specific complications depend on the location of the surgery. The surgery can result in post-operative pain, infection or blood clots of the legs (deep vein thrombosis) or lungs (pulmonary embolus). 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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