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What type of tests can be used to assess stoma function for colostomy?
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Confused: The stoma functions by emptying stool or it doesn't. No need of test for that. A barium enema or colonoscopy might be used to check for other illness being present prior to reversal of the stoma.
Answered 12/16/2013
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