Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Enterostomy

Creation of an artificial external opening or fistula in the intestines.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Creation of an artificial external opening or fistula in the intestines.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Enterostomies

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

general or unspecified only; prefer specifics

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History Note

88

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Previous Indexing

  • Colostomy (1966-1987)
  • Ileostomy (1966-1987)

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  1. E04w.210w.338w
  2. E04w.579w.338w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Enterostomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D004766. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D004766
  2. Enterostomy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enterostomy
  3. Enterostomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24897959