Ostomy
An ostomy is a type of colon surgery that creates a detour for the waste in your intestines. Some ostomies are permanent. Others are temporary detours that give part of your body a chance to heal before you use it again. These articles provide detailed information about ostomies.
Colostomy Procedure
A colostomy is a surgical procedure that creates a detour for your colon. Instead of connecting to the rectum, surgeons make the colon connect to a port in your abdomen. Waste then empties into a colostomy bag. A colostomy may be temporary or permanent.
A colostomy is a surgical procedure that creates a detour for your colon. Instead of connecting to the rectum, surgeons make the colon connect to a port in your abdomen. Waste then empties into a colostomy bag. A colostomy may be temporary or permanent.
How to Change an Ostomy Bag
Whether your ostomy is temporary or permanent, learning how to change your own ostomy bag is a good skill to have. This article provides detailed instructions for changing an ostomy bag.
Whether your ostomy is temporary or permanent, learning how to change your own ostomy bag is a good skill to have. This article provides detailed instructions for changing an ostomy bag.