A colostomy is a surgical
procedure in which an opening is made between the colon and body surface. During
colostomy, an opening is made by bringing one end of the large intestine or
colon out through the abdominal wall using incision. Colostomy is performed
when the large intestine is blocked or damaged and when a ruptured colon causes
an abdominal infection. The procedure may be short-term or permanent.
