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An ostomy is further identified by the part of the intestine involved. For example, an ileostomy is a surgically created opening involving the ileum, a part of the small intestine, to the skin of the abdominal wall. A colostomy is a surgically created opening involving a part of the colon, or large intestine, to the skin of the abdominal wall. Figure 1: Ostomy and ostomy appliance (www.fascrs.org). An ostomy may be temporary or permanent.
This provides a new path for poop and gas to leave the body after a surgeon removes part of the colon or rectum because of disease or injury. Colostomy irrigation is a way to manage bowel movements by emptying the colon at a scheduled time. The process involves putting water into the colon through the stoma. This causes the colon to empty.