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GlossaryCatheter: A soft tube that is inserted into the body. In this case, the soft tube is a cecostomy catheter (or "C-tube") inserted through the skin of the lower abdomen into the cecum. This C-tube allows irrigation of enema solution in order to empty the bowels. Cecostomy: Cecum: Exit Site: Irrigation: Temporary C-tube Cap: |
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