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NWHIC Publications Catalog -- Record DetailsIleostomy, Colostomy, and Ileoanal Reservoir Surgery
2003,
Fact Sheet,
Federal Publication,
English
Description:When the intestines are removed, the body needs a new way for stool to leave the body, so an opening is created in the abdomen for stool to pass through. This surgery is called ostomy. The opening is called a stoma. This fact sheet discusses this surgery. Availability information:Single copies of most Federal materials are available free of charge. There may be associated shipping and handling or other charges. Publications may be available from more than one source who may have different ordering policies. In some cases there may be limit to the quantity that can be ordered. Please contact the organization listed below for specific ordering information. Source:National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, NIDDK, NIH, HHS Phone number(s):
(301) 654-3810 Related topics:These topics may help you find additional publications. Click any of these links to do an automatic search. NWHIC record number P-2198 |
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