Ostomy News and Information

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. Thi … read more

Ostomy surgery is an intestinal or urinary diversion surgery done as a result of a trauma to the body. An opening in the gastrointestinal or urinary tract is created to provide an alternate route … read more

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