Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways Colostomy surgery creates an opening in your abdomen to pass waste, which collects in a bag.Some colostomies are temporary and can be reversed ...

As part of CURE®’s Heal at Home series, we offer a guide on ostomies following surgery and how patients can best care for their stomas. Will it smell? Is the ocean or a hot tub off limits? What about ...

Colostomies have traditionally been done with open surgeries, but laparoscopic surgery offers a less invasive option that can help limit pain, recovery time, and possible complications. A laparoscopic ...

An ileostomy is an opening in the abdominal wall that a surgeon makes to provide a way for the small intestine to release stool. After an ileostomy, a person’s stool will be loose or porridge-like.

Colostomy prolapse is a complication of colostomy surgery where the bowel protrudes through the stoma. This complication can make it hard to care for the stoma and may affect quality of life. A ...

Leaking is a common problem that affects people with colostomy bags. Your bag may leak for many reasons, such as wearing away of your skin around your stomach or allowing your bag to become too full.

Yet it was meeting a nine-year-old girl, who also lives with a stoma, that has enabled him to talk publicly about his ...

LONDON, Nov. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- EU5 Ostomy Procedures Outlook to 2024 Summary GlobalData's new report, EU5 Ostomy Procedures Outlook to 2024, provides key procedures data on the EU5 Ostomy ...