The stoma enables stool to evacuate into a collection device through the abdominal wall. A colostomy may be permanent or temporary, depending on specific clinical circumstances or its location in ...

Types of Ostomies There are different types of ostomy, which vary by location. The type you receive depends on what health condition you have. A surgeon may create a temporary stoma when a part of ...

A stoma is an opening in your belly's wall that a surgeon makes in order for waste to leave your body if you can't have a bowel movement through your rectum. You might get one if you have ...

Choosing the right ostomy bag depends on the size and location of your stoma and your lifestyle. Many ostomy bag-related issues can be self-managed, though some concerns, like severe skin ...

This potential complication develops when your stoma is sucked back in (retracts) or sticks out from (prolapse) its initial location. These complications are usually the result of too much tension ...

The right bag to fit a patient’s particular body shape and stoma location could also be required (Bird, 2017). As stoma bags can vary between suppliers quite significantly, it’s useful to try ...

A stoma is a hole (opening) made in the skin in front of your neck to allow you to breathe. It is at the base of your neck. Through this hole, air enters and leaves your windpipe (trachea) and lungs.

Irritant contact dermatitis is caused by the contact of substances with the skin or by the improper placement of stoma equipment. [7] Chemical irritant dermatitis arises from the patient's ...

In a recent post Poppy shared advice about what it is like to shop for a wedding dress when you have a stoma A woman is documenting her experiencing living with a stoma bag – including shopping ...

Imogen was diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in April 2023 A 14-year-old girl has said getting a stoma saved her life and was "the best thing I ever did". Imogen from Basingstoke ...

A 14-year-old girl has said getting a stoma saved her life and was "the best thing I ever did". Imogen from Basingstoke, Hampshire, underwent a subtotal colectomy - where most of the colon is ...