"Ostomy" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Surgical construction of an artificial opening (stoma) for external fistulization of a duct or vessel by insertion of a tube with or without a supportive stent.
| Descriptor ID |
D010030
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E04.579
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Ostomy" by people in Profiles.
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Adolescent Perspectives Following Ostomy Surgery: A Grounded Theory Study. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs. 2016 Sep-Oct; 43(5):494-8.
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The passing of the United Ostomy Association. Dis Colon Rectum. 2006 Sep; 49(9):1462-3.
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The surgical management of children with ulcerative colitis. The old vs. the new. Dis Colon Rectum. 1990 Nov; 33(11):947-55.