Intestinal Stoma
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An intestinal stoma is a surgically created opening in the abdomen that connects the intestine to the outside to allow bowel movements to exit into a special bag. It can be temporary or permanent, depending on each person's situation.
Why is it done? It is part of the management of various conditions of the digestive system when it is necessary to divert or protect a stretch of the intestine.
General care: It requires attention to the skin around the stoma and management of the bag, with guidance from the health care team.
Which specialist treats it? The general surgeon and the proctologist perform and provide follow-up for the stoma. Addressing your questions with a professional helps you adapt with greater confidence and take care of your daily well-being.
Data on 475 doctors who treat intestinal stoma
Which specialist treats intestinal stoma?
An intestinal stoma is mainly managed by a General Surgeon, with support from a Colorectal Specialist for ongoing care; if the stoma is related to a tumor, an Oncologist may also be involved.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in intestinal stoma
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Tanya Giselle Ramirez Cervantes
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Luis Fernando Fraga Ramos
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Carolina Garcia
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Carlos Esteban Fonz Alonso
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Frequently asked questions
What is intestinal stoma?
An intestinal stoma is a surgically created opening in the abdomen that connects the intestine to the outside to allow bowel movements to exit into a special bag. It can be temporary or permanent, depending on each person's situation.
Which doctor treats intestinal stoma?
An intestinal stoma is mainly managed by a General Surgeon, with support from a Colorectal Specialist for ongoing care; if the stoma is related to a tumor, an Oncologist may also be involved.