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Colon cancer

Alternate Names : Colorectal cancer, Cancer - colon, Rectal cancer, Cancer-rectum, Adenocarcinoma- colon, Colon -adenocarcinoma

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A colostomy is done when the lower large intestine, rectum, or anus is unable to function normally or needs rest from normal functions. Intestinal obstruction with associated inflammation, as in diverticulitis, is a common indication for colostomy.

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Colostomy - series Indication

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