17 Gilgit Road,
Epsom,
Auckland 1023
17 Gilgit Road,
Epsom,
Auckland 1023
Phone (09) 623 7410
Fax (09) 623 7411
Email info@colorectal.co.nz
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An opening is made in the skin of the abdomen (stomach) to allow drainage of stools (faeces) from the colon into a collection bag on the outside. This may be temporary to allow time for healing of the colon or, if the rectum and anal canal has been removed, it may be permanent.
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