colorectostomy
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Example:Those with colorectal cancer may need a colostomy or a colorectostomy if the affected area of the colon or rectum is removed.
Definition:A surgical procedure creating an opening in the large intestine to divert fecal matter from the body.
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Example:An ileostomy is often done when the colon or rectum has to be removed, and in some cases, a colorectostomy might be referred to as an ileostomy.
Definition:A surgical procedure creating an opening in the ileum, a part of the small intestine, to divert waste from the body.
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