Cecostomy

Cecostomy: what is it and how is it used

Cecostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an artificial opening in the wall of the cecum (cecum). It can be performed either temporarily or permanently.

The main purpose of a cecostomy is to provide access to the cecum for medical purposes, such as treating diseases or performing diagnostic procedures. Cecostomy can also be used to remove stool from the colon or to drain intestinal contents.

The surgical procedure of cecostomy can be performed in various ways. One of the most common methods is to create a hole in the abdominal wall and caecum and connect them. A catheter or tube is then inserted into the hole for drainage or medical procedures.

Cecostomy can be performed either as an open surgical procedure or through minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopy. In the latter case, surgical access to the caecum is carried out through small incisions in the abdominal wall. This reduces the risk of complications after surgery and shortens recovery time.

Although a cecostomy may be necessary in some cases, it also comes with risks and complications. Some of the possible complications include infections, bleeding, abscess formation, and bowel dysfunction.

In general, a cecostomy is a major surgical procedure that may be necessary in certain medical cases. However, before you decide to undergo this operation, you must carefully discuss all its possible risks and benefits with a medical specialist.

The caecostoma is the stomach of humans and other mammals (dogs, horses), which passes into the cecum. CECOSTOMY (typhlostomy) is a surgical operation to drain the cecum. **The operation is performed for certain indications, for example, for severe flatulence and intestinal obstruction, as well as for the treatment of colic in dogs.**