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Your artificial anus at your large intestine has been surgically adjusted.

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.

An artificial anus is sometimes adjusted so that the intestinal contents in the future collect in the intestine. To achieve this, the intestine is first surgically made into a pouch. The intestinal contents will collect in this pouch in the future. The previous anus in the abdominal wall is converted to a type of valve and connected to the pouch. This valve only opens if a tube is inserted into the artificial intestinal opening from outside. In this way the intestinal contents can be routed outside as needed.