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What is an enterostomal therapist?
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Manages ostomies: when bowel is obstructed or at times bladder Ca sremoved, an opening on the skin is created, that is a colostomy, ieostomy or ileal conduit. These stomas are managed by stoma therapist who teaches application of a stoma appliance or stoma irrigation to assure proper function of the bowel or conduit function.
Answered 12/18/2014
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