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Retracted end sigmoid colostomy
Retracted end sigmoid colostomy
A flush or retracted stoma is undesirable because it may require more specialized equipment or additional accessories to aid in the appliance fit and therefore facilitate drainage.
Courtesy of Jeffrey B Matthews, MD.
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