What is an ostomy?
An ostomy is a surgically created opening in the body that allows stool or urine to pass either from the intestine or from the urinary tract. There are three types of ostomies:
- Colostomy is formed from the large intestine
- Ileostomy is formed from the small intestine
- Urostomy diverts urine from the kidneys via a section of the intestine
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What is a urostomy?
If you are unable to pass urine naturally, a possible solution is to create an alternative opening in your body for the urine to be diverted through. This is called a urostomy.
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If you are unable to pass urine naturally, a possible solution is to create an alternative opening in your body for the urine to be diverted through. This is called a urostomy.
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What is an ileostomy?
If, for some reason, your large intestine has been removed or if it needs to rest for a period, you will need an artificial opening of the small intestine (an ostomy) for the faeces to pass through. This is called an ileostomy.
Read moreWhat is an ileostomy?
If, for some reason, your large intestine has been removed or if it needs to rest for a period, you will need an artificial opening of the small intestine (an ostomy) for the faeces to pass through. This is called an ileostomy.
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What is a colostomy?
If, for some reason, your rectum or a lower part of your colon has been removed or if it needs to rest for a period, you will need an artificial opening of the large intestine (an ostomy) for the faeces to pass through. This is called a colostomy.
Read moreWhat is a colostomy?
If, for some reason, your rectum or a lower part of your colon has been removed or if it needs to rest for a period, you will need an artificial opening of the large intestine (an ostomy) for the faeces to pass through. This is called a colostomy.
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What are causes for ostomy surgery?
An ostomy is typically the result of an operation to remove disease or from a bowel obstruction or injury to the digestive or urinary system.
Read moreWhat are causes for ostomy surgery?
An ostomy is typically the result of an operation to remove disease or from a bowel obstruction or injury to the digestive or urinary system.
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The digestive and urinary system
Understanding how the digestive and urinary system works will help you to understand how your ostomy will function.
Read moreThe digestive and urinary system
Understanding how the digestive and urinary system works will help you to understand how your ostomy will function.
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