title: Colostomy.
abstract: Undergoing surgery for a colostomy and coming to terms with the resulting change in body image can be a traumatic time for patients. This update examines the pre- and postoperative care that nurses should provide.
authors: Hillingdon Hospital NHS Trust, Mount Vernon.
authors: P K
authors: PK
authors: Black
mesh_terms: D001828:Body Image; D003125:Colostomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods*; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods*