There are substantial changes in store for lower GI endoscopy procedures in 2015. Here are 12 things to know about the revisions, according to the American Gastroenterological Association. • The CPT ...

The operation is called a colostomy. The surgeon will attach the end of your colon to the stoma. Bowel movements will leave your body through it and collect in a special pouch that you’ll empty out.

A colonoscopy is similar to an endoscopy. During a colonoscopy, a medical professional will pass an endoscope through a person’s anus. They can then use this to look inside the rectum and colon.

A colostomy bag is used to collect poop through an opening in your belly called a stoma. Know more about colostomy bags, their types, and how to care for them.

Explore general stoma care tips, including how to change and care for your ostomy bag, complications to be aware of, and answers to frequently asked questions about living with a colostomy.

A prolapse is one of the complications of a colostomy procedure. It happens when the bowel protrudes through the stoma to a greater extent than it should. Learn more here.

There are substantial changes in store for lower GI endoscopy procedures in 2015. Here are 12 things to know about the revisions, according to the American Gastroenterological Association. • The CPT ...