Then a hole in abdomen, called a stoma, is made.

The stoma is usually placed on the left side of the abdomen.

The stoma care nurse has already been mentioned in this context.

You got a temporary stoma - be wearing a bag for a while.

Gaston got cancer and had to walk around with a stoma.

Do not force the cone into the stoma or insert it more than 3 in.

First, a small disk of skin will be removed from the stoma site.

People who use irrigation may need only a cover or pad over the stoma.

Cut an opening in the new barrier slightly larger than the stoma.

The first incision will be made at the intended site of the stoma.

A bag is placed around the stoma to collect the waste.

This opening is called a stoma or, sometimes, a colostomy.

Taking good care of your stoma and eating a balanced diet can help you avoid these problems.

A problem with the stoma develops in up to 30% of people.

The barrier fits around the stoma and sticks to your skin.

After your surgery, the size of your stoma may change.

The name is derived from the ancient Greek word stoma (mouth).

In particular we aim to eliminate the need for patients to rely upon a stoma.

The stoma care nurse, for example, first meets patients in hospital but continues to visit them when they go home.

In some species the male stoma is indistinct or collapsed.

Since there is no muscle around the stoma, you are not able to control when urine passes out of your body.

The stoma and surrounding skin require the same cleanliness as the rest of the body.

The process involves infusing water into the colon through the stoma.

Irrigating your stoma can help you control the timing of bag changes.