A surgical operation that creates an artificial opening in the small intestine, usually to allow waste to drain into a pouch worn on the skin.
From Greek 'enteron' (intestine) + 'stoma' (mouth, opening) + '-y' (action/result). This surgical procedure was developed to help patients with severe bowel disease or injury.
An enterostomy is a remarkable medical solution: when disease damages the intestine beyond repair, surgeons create a new pathway that lets the body function again, giving patients back their quality of life.
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