Stoma Care

An ostomy refers to the surgically created opening (stoma) in the body for the discharge of body wastes.

The most common types of ostomies are:

Colostomy: Created when a portion of the colon or the rectum is removed and the remaining colon is brought to the abdominal wall.

Ileostomy: Surgically created opening in the small intestine, usually at the end of the ileum.

Urostomy: Diverts urine away from a diseased or defective bladder.