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Colostomy
Ascending Colostomy
Transverse Colostomy
Descending Colostomy
Sigmoid Colostomy
Ascending Colostomy
Location: Ascending portion of the colon. Right lower
quadrant of the abdomen.
Output: Liquid initially - then may become pastelike.
Appliance Recommendations: 1 or 2 piece drainable appliance with
skin barrier.
Transverse Colostomy
Location: Transverse portion of the large intestine.
Middle of the abdomen - many times near the umbilicus.
Output: Liquid initially - semiformed to paste like in 4 to 6 weeks.
Appliance Recommendations: 1 to 2 piece drainable appliance with
skin barrier.
Descending Colostomy
Location: Descending portion of the large intestine.
Lower left quadrant.
Output: Initially soft or liquid - formed stool usually after six
weeks.
Appliance Recommendations: 1 or 2 piece drainable pouch or 1or 2
piece closed pouch. Stoma cap if you irrigate.
Sigmoid Colostomy
Location: Sigmoid portion of the large intestine.
Lower left quadrant of the abdomen.
Output: Fully formed stool after 4 to 6 weeks.
Appliance Recommendations: 1 or 2 piece drainable or closed. Stoma
caps if control is achieved through irrigation.
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