Bowel diversion surgery allows stool to safely leave the body when (because of disease or injury) the large intestine is removed or needs time to heal. Bowel is a general term for any part of the small or large intestine.
A topical medication is a medication that is applied to a particular place on or in the body, as opposed to systemically.
Saline solution. For storage and rinsing of your contact lenses, saline solution is a sanitary and effective choice. These contact solutions can remove excess debris after you've cleaned and disinfected your lenses with a contact disinfecting solution. Some saline solutions contain few ingredients so they can be gentle enough for sensitive eyes.