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.
Topical ointment is one form of pain relief. You will find a wide range of topical analgesic products that provide you with relief of symptoms that are associated with the common cold. The ointment form of this product is able to stay in place better than other forms and generally has a higher level of strength.