There are many reasons for this procedure. Some common reasons are: * A part of the colon has been removed, e.g. due to colon cancer requiring a total mesorectal excision, diverticulitis, injury, etc., so that it is no longer possible for feces to exit via the anus. * A part of the colon has been operated upon and needs to be 'rested' until it is healed. In this case, the<unk>  is often temporary and is usually reversed at a later date, leaving the patient with a small scar in place of the stoma. Children undergoing surgery for extensive pelvic tumors commonly are given a<unk>  in preparation for surgery to remove the tumor, followed by reversal of the<unk> . * Fecal incontinence that is not responsive to other treatments.
Colostomy
Ileostomy
Ureterosigmoidostomy
Enterostomy
Nutrient enema
Gastroenterostomy
Transanal irrigation
Coloanal anastomosis