How are colostomies classified?
a. by grade c. by color
b. by size d. by location
D
Colostomies are classified according to the location of the stoma, i.e. ascending, transverse, descending or sigmoid. They may also be classified according to the type of stoma created, i.e., whether it is an end, double-barrel, or loop colostomy. Ascending, descending, and sigmoid colostomies are end colostomies. Transverse colostomies are either double-barrel or loop colostomies.
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