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What Type of Ostomy Do I Have? A Complete Guide to Colostomies, Ileostomies, and Urostomies

Posted by Written by Parthenon's product team, in consultation with our ostomy care advisors on 16th Jul 2026

Written by the Parthenon Ostomy Care Team | Medically reviewed in consultation with Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses (WOCNs) | Last updated July 2026 If you're asking this question, you're in good … read more

What is Pancaking? How Does It Relate To An Having A Stoma?

Posted by Written by Parthenon's product team, in consultation with our ostomy care advisors on 17th May 2023

Pancaking is a term used in the context of having a colostomy, a surgical procedure that involves creating an opening in the abdominal wall to divert the flow of stool from the colon to a stoma. This … read more

Patient's Guide With an Ileostomy or Colostomy

Posted by Written by Parthenon's product team, in consultation with our ostomy care advisors on 29th Jul 2015

A good article by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center as a patient guide for ileostomates and colostomates. It has basic tips for care, nutrition info, and a brief part on lifestyle issues fa … read more

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