Finding out you have inflammatory bowel disease or cancer is undoubtedly difficult news to hear and accept. Finding out that you will also require an ostomy can be devastating as well. For many, the ...

During ostomy surgery, a surgeon creates an opening in the intestine, called a stoma, which is then fixed to the abdominal wall to allow waste to leave the body. This procedure may be necessary for ...

An ostomy bag is an umbrella term for the types of bags that collect waste from surgical openings in your intestines or bladder. A colostomy bag is a type of ostomy bag used to collect stool. Share on ...

A medical device company that developed a mirror to make it easier for people to change their ostomy pouch, to attach prosthetic limbs and for diabetics to check their feet for ulcers is awaiting FDA ...

Prolapsed stoma is when a piece of your intestine pushes out through the stoma, or opening, in your belly. It’s a possible complication of colostomy or ileostomy surgery. A prolapsed stoma may look ...

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