Ascending Colostomy
- In the ascending (vertical section, on your right) colon
- Uncommon type of colostomy
- Stool is liquid to semi-liquid and very irritating to the skin
Transverse Colostomy
- In the transverse (horizontal section, across the abdomen) colon
- Stool is liquid to semi-formed
- Usually constructed as a loop
- Usually temporary
Descending Colostomy
- In the descending (vertical section, on your left) colon
- A more common type of colostomy
- Stool is semi-formed to formed due to more water being absorbed while in the ascending and transverse colons
Sigmoid Colostomy
- In the lower left portion of the large intestine on your left, just before the rectum
- Stool is formed. All water has been absorbed in the previous areas of the intestines
