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Question
Hello doctor,
My three children operated for a ruptured colon and the doctor opened an colostomy for more than 20 days. The artificial anus is a bit big (probably the size of a mandarin). But now when I clean the artificial anus, I smell a rotten smell that is not like feces, sometimes there is little blood, no burning pain. The doctor asked me if the artificial anus has a bad smell? Thank you doctor.
Nguyen Cao Nhu Oanh (1988)
Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Dao Duc Dung - Doctor of Gastroenterology - Hepatobiliary tract - General Surgery - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question "Is the colostomy bad?" , the doctor would like to answer as follows:
In case of colon rupture, usually caused by colon tumor, there are 2 main ways to treat it: (1) put the ruptured place into an stoma, or (2) remove the tumor. and artificial anus. My father's case did not describe the cause as well as the specific treatment. I need to take my father to the doctor to get better advice and to be true to his specific condition. In the case of colon tumor, the possibility of surgical resection should be evaluated.
If you still have questions about the colostomy, you can take your father to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. I wish you a lot of health.
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