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Ostomy Dictionary | Ostomy Articles | Causes for Ostomy Surgery

The term Ostomy refers to a surgically created opening in the body for the discharge of body wastes. Stoma is the actual end of the ureter or the small or large bowel that can be seen protruding through the abdominal wall.

Types of Ostomy

Common Causes for Ostomy Surgery

More Information

• Ileostomy, Colostomy, and Ileoanal Reservoir Surgery
• Facts and Fallacies About Digestive Diseases
• Ostomy Education
• What is an Ostomy
• Adapting to life after colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy
• Colostomy Guide
• Colostomy Irrigation
• Stoma after ileostomy or colostomy
• How to apply (change) an ostomy bag

Types of Ostomy Systems

Ostomy systems may include a one-piece or two-piece system. Both kinds include a flange (barrier or wafer) and a collection pouch. In the one-piece ostomy system, the flange and the pouch are attached to each other and cannot be separated. In the two-piece ostomy system, the flange and the pouch are separate and it is possible to use (change) different types of pouches for different occasions, while the same flange remains on the body.

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