Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways Colostomy surgery creates an opening in your abdomen to pass waste, which collects in a bag.Some colostomies are temporary and can be reversed ...

Brooke ileostomy consists of pulling the end part of the small intestine through a cut in the abdomen to allow the bowels to empty while bypassing the large intestine and the colon. An ileostomy is a ...

Treatment of rectal carcinoid tumors and role of preoperative imaging. Background: Recent studies demonstrate that proximal diversion can decrease rates of anastomotic leak and subsequent morbidity ...