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In the past you were given an artificial anus. An artificial anus has now again been made in your large intestine.

The large intestine (colon) is like an upside down U in the abdomen. The first part lies in the lower right corner of the abdomen. Then it continues upwards and runs across from right to left. Then it descends again. There then follows an S-shaped part located on the bottom left side of the abdomen, which then merges into the rectum. The rectum is the last section of the large intestine (colon).

An artificial anus transports the intestinal contents outwards via an opening in the abdominal wall. The intestinal contents are then usually routed straight to a bag at the opening itself. This type of artificial anus can be created, for example, to protect the intestine for a while.

If an artificial anus stops working properly, a new anus may be made. To do this, a new opening is cut in another site in the abdominal wall. Another section of the intestine is then also sometimes used. The openings in the abdominal wall and in the intestine that were previously used are sealed off. A piece of intestine is also sometimes removed in the process.