Colostomy

Why is a colostomy needed for patients with severe bed sores?

In cases involving severe bed sores (also referred to as: pressure sores, decubitus ulcers or pressure ulcers) on the buttocks or sacrum, a physician may recommend a surgical procedure to prevent fecal material getting into the wounds.  The surgical procedure is referred to as a ‘colostomy’ or  ’diverting colostomy’.
A colostomy is a major surgical procedure [...]

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