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GI Anatomy Large Intestine

1) Cecum: high output located in
RLQ distal to the appendix

2) Ascending colon: Ileostomy
effluent is liquid and enzymatic
which is very caustic to
peristomal skin

3) Transverse colon: stool
consistency pasty to soft

4) Descending colon: colostomy
stool consistency is soft to semi
formed

Types of Ostomies

 Colostomy

 Ileostomy

 Urostomy

 Continent stomas and reservoirs

Wocn 2010

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