An ostomy is a surgical procedure creating an opening, or "stoma," on the abdomen to allow waste to exit the body. This may be essential due to conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or ...

Stoma care, diet changes, and potential complications are just some of the things to expect after colostomy surgery. You’ll learn how to manage these aspects of recovery before you leave the hospital.

Some rectal cancer patients might be spared surgery and the lifelong need for a colostomy bag if they undergo MRI screening, a new study finds. The scans might accurately predict which patients have a ...

You may not know the word for it, but odds are you've seen a stoma bag before. But while these pouches can be lifesavers for people with certain health conditions, there's a lot the general public ...

KUSA - Saturday is the national Ostomy Awareness Day. This day is being used to bring attention to both ostomies and continent diversion-type surgeries. Although there are different types of ostomies, ...

For the last 7 years, Lisa Donovon has used the bathroom by emptying a small pouch, hooked to her abdomen, into a toilet a ...