When The Colon and Rectum Are Removed, The Surgeon Performs An Ileostomy To Attach The Bottom of The Small Intestine To The Stoma
When The Colon and Rectum Are Removed, The Surgeon Performs An Ileostomy To Attach The Bottom of The Small Intestine To The Stoma
- When the colon and rectum are removed, the surgeon performs an ileostomy to
attach the bottom of the small intestine to the stoma.
COLOSTOMY
- When the rectum are removed, the surgeon performs a colostomy to attach the
colon to the stoma.
Curative and involves the removal of the entire colon (colon, rectum, and anus
with anal closure).
The end of the terminal ileum forms the stoma, which is located in the right lower
quadrant.
It is an intraabdominal pouch that stores the feces and is constructed from the
terminal ileum.
The pouch is connected to the stoma with a nipplelike valve constructed from a
portion of the ileum; the stoma is flush with the skin.
A catheter is used to empty the pouch, and a small dressing or adhesive
bandage is worn over the stoma between emptyings.
ILEOANAL RESERVOIR
It does not require ileostomy. A 12 to 15cm rectal stump is left after the colon is
removed, and the small intestine is inserted into this rectal sleeve and
anastomosed.
Ileorectostomy requires a large, compliant rectum.
Note that normal stool is liquid since the ostomy is located in the ileum.
Monitor for dehydration and electrolyte (potassium, sodium, chloride) imbalance
to prevent complications
Do not give suppositories through an ileostomy to avoid contamination.
Place a petroleum gauze over the stoma to keep it moist, followed by a dry sterile
dressing if a pouch (external) system is not in place.
Place a pouch system on the stoma ASAP for possible fecal drainage
Monitor the stoma for size, unusual bleeding or necrotic tissue to ensure
functioning and prevent complications.
Monitor for color changes in the stoma. Note that the normal stoma color is pink
to bright red and shiny, indicating high vascularity.
Note that a pale pink stoma indicates low hemoglobin and haematocrit levels and
a purple-black stoma indicates compromised circulation, requiring physician
notification.
Expect that the stool is liquid in the immediate postoperative period but becomes
more solid depending on the area of the colostomy: ascending colon- liquid;
transverse colon- loose to semiformed; and descending colon- close to
normal.
Monitor the pouch system for proper fit and signs and leakage.
Empty the pouch when it is one-third full to avoid messy disposal of fecal matter
Fecal matter should not be allowed to remain on the skin to prevent infection.
Administer analgesics and antibiotics as prescribed to prevent pain and infection,
respectively.
Irrigate the perineal wound (if present) as prescribed and monitor for signs of
infection to prevent complications.
Instruct the client to avoid foods that cause excess gas formation and odor as
this inflates the colostomy pouch.
Instruct the client about stoma care and irragations as prescribed to promote
independent care of the system.
Instruct the client that normal activities may be resumed when approved by the
physician so as to enhance personal well-being.
COLOSTOMY IRRIGATION
T-Tube
It is placed after surgical exploration of the common bile duct.
It preserves the patency of the duct and ensures drainage of bile until edema
resolves and bile is effectively draining into the duodenum
A gravity drainage bag is attached to the tube to collect the drainage.
Nursing Responsibilities
s/s of obstructive bld flow – chills, fever, tachycardia, nausae, RUQ fullness, jaundice,
pain, clay colored stool