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Review
. 2005 Jul;101(29):63-4.

An introduction to stomas: reasons for their formation

Penny Taylor  1
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  • PMID: 16052949
Review

An introduction to stomas: reasons for their formation

Penny Taylor. Nurs Times. 2005 Jul.

Abstract

The word 'stoma' comes from the Greek word meaning 'mouth' or 'opening'. Three types of stoma are discussed in this article: colostomy, ileostomy and ileal conduit. All are involved in the elimination of either faeces or urine.

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