Southern Cross New Plymouth Hospital - General Surgery

Postal Address

PO Box 979
Taranaki Mail Centre
New Plymouth 4340

Colostomy

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 entire colon has been removed, it may be permanent.

https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/private/general-surgery/southern-cross-new-plymouth-hospital-general/