Most colostomies are meant to be temporary, but the high risk of complications like leakage and infection can keep many people from having the procedure reversed. You might need a colostomy to help ...

You can have a long and possibly complicated recovery period after having a colostomy reversal. There is risk of infection and other side effects, but it’s still regarded as safe and effective. Not ...

Abdominal wall hernias through a standard midline laparotomy occur at high rates, in the range of 10%. Primary repair of such hernia defects has been associated with recurrence rates in the range of ...

Colostomy surgery creates an opening in your abdomen to pass waste, which collects in a bag. Some colostomies are temporary and can be reversed after healing, while others are permanent. Colostomy ...

A loop colostomy is a procedure that enables a person to pass stool when their bowel is not functioning correctly. It involves surgeons opening up a loop of the colon through the stomach to form a ...