A stoma is an opening that a surgeon creates on a person’s abdomen to allow them to pass bodily waste. Stomas can be lifesaving for people with certain conditions. A person has ostomy surgery to ...

Numerous cases involving different types of peristomal skin dermatitis have been documented in the literature. Stevenson described seven patients who presented with peristomal rashes. [10] Three of ...

How you care for your colostomy stoma and ostomy bag can vary from person to person. For example, how often you change your bag depends on your output and the type of bag you’re using. A colostomy is ...

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.