Appendicostomy
Definition
A surgical procedure consisting of bringing the vermiform appendix to the surface of the abdominal wall and opening it to create a therapeutic stoma (also known as the Malone procedure). This technique is utilized to allow anterograde enemas directly into the colon in cases of chronic fecal incontinence or severe neurogenic constipation.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Appendicostomy
- Malone procedure
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Feminine noun, regular specialized surgical terminology variations. |
| Formation | Neoclassical compound combining the root 'appendico-' with the surgical suffix '-stomy' (creation of an artificial opening). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.pen.di.kos.to.ˈmi.e] |
| Source | Atlas of Pediatric and Reconstructive Colorectal Surgery |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Pentru pacienții cu spina bifida, o apendicostomie poate îmbunătăți drastic calitatea vieții prin controlul tranzitului.
EN: For patients with spina bifida, an appendicostomy can drastically improve quality of life through bowel transit control.
RO: Chirurgul pediatric a efectuat o apendicostomie pe cale laparoscopică pentru a minimiza cicatricile postoperatorii.
EN: The pediatric surgeon performed a laparoscopic appendicostomy to minimize postoperative scarring.
RO: Întreținerea corectă a canalului obținut prin apendicostomie este esențială pentru a preveni stenoza stomei.
EN: Proper maintenance of the channel obtained through appendicostomy is essential to prevent stoma stenosis.
Idioms & Phrases
Apendicostomie continentă / Continent appendicostomy
RO: Crearea unui canal stomal care păstrează o valvă naturală antireflux pentru a preveni scurgerile involuntare.
EN: The creation of a stomal channel that retains a natural anti-reflux valve to prevent involuntary leakage.
Clismă prin apendicostomie / Appendicostomy enema
RO: Introducerea unei soluții saline sau laxative direct în cec prin intermediul cateterului introdus în stomă.
EN: The introduction of a saline or laxative solution directly into the cecum via a catheter inserted into the stoma.
Cateterizare de apendicostomie / Appendicostomy catheterization
RO: Procedură medicală periodică de inserare a unui tub flexibil în apendice pentru spălarea colonului.
EN: A periodic medical procedure of inserting a flexible tube into the appendix for colonic irrigation.
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