Some people have permanent ileostomies, but others may be eligible for an ileostomy reversal. The timing of an ileostomy reversal post-surgery may be different for each individual, depending on ...

Most ileostomy pouches are a two-piece pouch system consisting of a wafer, the portion that attaches directly to the skin, and the pouch, the portion that attaches to the wafer and serves as the ...

When you have a colostomy or ileostomy the end of your bowel is brought through an opening on your tummy (abdomen). The opening is called a stoma. If the small bowel (ileum) is brought out onto the ...

Ileostomy is a surgical procedure where the lower end of the small intestine is diverted to an artificial opening in the abdominal wall so that it can expel out its contents to the exterior. The ...

An ileostomy is an opening in the abdominal wall that a surgeon makes to provide a way for the small intestine to release stool. After an ileostomy, a person’s stool will be loose or porridge-like.

A stoma is an artificial opening created in the abdomen during a surgical procedure to divert the flow of waste from the body. Stoma care and accessories involve various products designed to manage ...

Skin irritations, stoma retractions, prolapse, or blockage are some of the more common complications of a colostomy. About 150,000 new colostomies or ileostomies are performed each year in the United ...