Colostomy and Ileostomy Care

Colostomy and Ileostomy Care

“…The colon is then opened at the apex and the edges of the opening are sutured to skin (Fig. 1) (Omana and Agarwal 2012). Loop colostomies tend to be bulky, hard to conceal, more likely to prolapse, and difficult to deal with by patients.…”

“…Usually end colostomies are created on the left side of the abdomen (Fig. 2) (Omana and Agarwal 2012).…”

“…Patients in all walks of life are able to continue a full "normal" life and enjoy good health despite the stoma. It is Omana and Agarwal (2012) necessary to reassure and provide useful and pertinent information about lifestyle modifications necessary to accept and enjoy life after fecal diversion.…”

“…The onepiece system consists of an adhesive barrier ring attached to an odor proof pouch, while the twopiece system includes a barrier ring with a flange or adhesive landing zone to which the patient attaches a separate odor proof pouch (Fig. 3) (Omana and Agarwal 2012). The pouches can be open or close ended.…”

“…3 Descending end colostomy with a two piece appliance. Reproduced from Omana and Agarwal (2012) change the pouch without having to remove the flange, but occasionally leakage occurs between the bag and the flange (Burch 2011).…”