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Ostomy
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Definition
: Surgical construction of an artificial opening (stoma) for external fistulization of a duct or vessel by insertion of a tube with or without a supportive stent.
surg creation of an artif opening (stoma) "for external fistulization"; GEN only: prefer specific
Examples
Cystostomy
;
Dacryocystorhinostomy
;
Enterostomy
;
Esophagostomy
;
Gastrostomy
;
Middle Ear Ventilation
;
Nephrostomy, Percutaneous
;
Pharyngostomy
;
Sclerostomy
;
Thoracostomy
;
Tracheostomy
;
Ureterostomy
Other names
Ostomies