Ostomy News and Information

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

Important Things to Know For Somone With An Stoma

Posted by Written by Parthenon's product team, in consultation with our ostomy care advisors on 25th Apr 2023

An ostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an opening (stoma) on the abdomen to allow waste or urine to exit the body. Ostomies are often necessary for people who have conditions such as inflammat … read more