Hartmann's colostomy

What does "Hartmann's colostomy" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Hartmann's colostomy is a surgical procedure often used to treat conditions like colon cancer or diverticulitis. In this operation, the surgeon removes a diseased part of the colon and then creates an opening, or stoma, in the abdomen. This stoma is connected to the healthy part of the colon and allows waste to leave the body. The other end of the colon, which is not connected to the stoma, is sealed off.

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