Ostomy
| Definition: |
Surgical construction of an artificial opening (stoma) for external fistulization of a duct or vessel by insertion of a tube with or without a supportive stent. |
| Notes: |
surg creation of an artif opening (stoma) "for external fistulization"; GEN only: prefer specific |
| Previously Indexed: |
Colostomy (1966-1987),Ileostomy (1966-1987),Urinary Diversion (1973-1987) |
Ostomy Categories.
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Cystostomy - Surgical creation of an opening (stoma) for drainage of the urinary bladder. |
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Middle Ear Ventilation - Ventilation of the middle ear in the treatment of secretory (serous) otitis media, usually by placement of tubes or grommets which pierce the tympanic membrane. |
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Pharyngostomy - External surgical fistulization of the pharynx for feeding. |
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Thoracostomy - Surgical creation of an opening (stoma) into the chest cavity for drainage; used in the treatment of pleural effusion, pneumothorax, hemothorax and empyema. |
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Tracheostomy - Surgical formation of an opening into the trachea through the neck, or the opening so created. |
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Ureterostomy - Surgical formation of an opening in the ureter for external drainage of the urine; cutaneous route utilizes a ureteral orifice emerging through the skin. |
Ostomy Definitions and Terms
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