An ileostomy and a colostomy are surgical procedures that reroute part of the intestines to an opening in the abdominal wall. Ileostomies involve the small intestine, while colostomies involve the ...

An ileostomy needs appropriate care. Key practices include keeping the stoma site clean and dry, regularly emptying the pouch, eating well, and storing the equipment properly. The output from the ...

Loop ileostomy is a reversible type of ileostomy that diverts the contents of the intestines to allow certain parts of the body to heal due to complications or after medical procedures.

The first few weeks of living with an ileostomy are a big adjustment. If you’ve just gotten yours, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed at first. It might seem awkward or uncomfortable. You likely ...

You can have surgery to reverse your colostomy or ileostomy. It's called an ostomy reversal. Your surgeon will sew the ends of your intestine (bowel) back together. This surgery "reverses" your ...

Dallas, Texas, Oct. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global ileostomy market is expected to be driven by the rising prevalence of serious chronic conditions including cancer and Crohn's disease ...

Your surgeon provides this by performing an ileostomy. This involves pulling part of your small intestine through an opening in your lower abdomen. The small intestine eliminates waste into a ...

An ileostomy is a way to bring the small bowel (ileum) onto the surface of the tummy (abdomen). Your poo no longer passes out of your body through your back passage. Instead it passes out through the ...

Finding out you have inflammatory bowel disease or cancer is undoubtedly difficult news to hear and accept. Finding out that you will also require an ostomy can be devastating as well. For many, the ...

When she was able to see a doctor, she learned she had Stage 3 rectal cancer and would need a temporary ileostomy as part of her treatment. That experience inspired her to write and illustrate a ...