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    Definition: Colostomy is an operation in which an artificial opening is made into the colon on the anterior abdominal wall to permit the escape of faeces and flatus.  

    Purpose: 

    • To prevent leakage 
    • To prevent excoriation of skin and stoma
    • To observe the stoma and surrounding skin
    • To teach patient and relatives about care of stoma


    As per INC letter No. - 22-231/BHE/2021-INC 57, Dated- 13 June 2022

    Credit Hours: 2.5
    Credit Points: 0.5

    Credit Hours: Credit Hours allotted as per INC upon completing the module and achieving the required post test score.

    Credit Points: Credit Points allotted as per INC upon completing the module and achieving the required post test score.

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