How does Colostomy Differ from Ileostomy? [Ostomy Supplies]
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Where the surgery takes place in the intestinal tract, determines whether a colostomy or an ileostomy is needed. Know the difference b/w a colostomy and ileostomy.
Many people would think that any type of surgery to correct an issue with your intestines would be lumped into the same category, but that is completely untrue. While there can be many causes for the need for surgery, where this surgery takes place in the intestinal tract determines whether or not a colostomy is needed or an ileostomy.
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