Stoma care, diet changes, and potential complications are just some of the things to expect after colostomy surgery. You’ll learn how to manage these aspects of recovery before you leave the hospital.

Skin irritations, stoma retractions, prolapse, or blockage are some of the more common complications of a colostomy. About 150,000 new colostomies or ileostomies are performed each year in the United ...

Frequent emptying and changing of a pouch can help people take care of their urostomy. It is important to empty and clean the pouch regularly to stop bacteria growth. People will need to empty the ...

The researchers found that over a 12-week period there was a significant reduction in stoma-related cost of care with use of the ceramide-infused barrier, resulting in a 14% relative decrease in cost.

The stoma can measure from 1 to 1 1/2 inches around. Unlike your anus, the stoma has no sphincter muscle (the muscles that control bowel movements), so most people cannot control the exit of waste.

VOL: 97, ISSUE: 12, PAGE NO: 43CHRIS METCALF, GASTROENTEROLOGY ENDOSCOPY NURSE SPECIALIST, WEST HERTS NHS TRUST, WATFORD GENERAL HOSPITAL.A variety of conditions may necessitate the formation of a ...