=====Temporary Colostomy=====

A temporary colostomy is one where the rectum, anus and sphincter muscles have not been removed. Asides from this there is no discernable difference between a permanent colostomy and a temporary colostomy.

The most common temporary colostomy procedure is the [[HartmannsProcedure Hartmann's Procedure]].

The management of the stoma remains the same regardless of it's permanency.

For the full colostomy information page please click here: [[ColostomyInfo]]