What is the purpose of a permanent colostomy?

A permanent colostomy is primarily established to create a surgical opening in the abdominal wall that allows for the passage of stool. This procedure is generally performed when the normal function of the bowel has been compromised due to conditions such as colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, or traumatic injury. In a colostomy, a portion of the colon is brought to the surface of the abdomen, where the stool can exit the body into a stoma bag, effectively bypassing the damaged or diseased section of the intestines.

This surgical intervention is often necessary when the lower part of the digestive tract cannot function properly, making it impossible to continue normal bowel movements. The objective of a colostomy is to protect the remaining bowel and to manage the patient's health in a manner that would not only allow for different challenges presented by their condition but also assist in maintaining a level of quality of life post-surgery.

The other options represent different surgical procedures unrelated to a permanent colostomy. Connecting the ureters to the sigmoid colon pertains to specific urinary system surgeries, while diverting urine using a segment of the ileum refers to an ileal conduit, which is a different type of surgical diversion for urine, not stool. Finally, reimplanting ureters into a