Posted on 3/1/2023
For those with a temporary ostomy, the timing of retraction surgery is very important. Generally, it is necessary to wait until the condition is basically stable, and it takes about three months to recover before performing the surgery. In addition to evaluating the recovery of the physical condition and the operation time before stoma retraction, what other aspects should be paid attention to? Come take a look with me.
First, understand what is an ostomy.
An ostomy can be permanent or temporary. It depends on the reason for the surgery. Stoma restoration is possible if a large enough portion of healthy bowel remains to reattach. A temporary ostomy can be used for certain health problems. These include problems such as bowel cancer, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and intestinal da...
