Directory of Ostomies Resources

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A stoma (pl. stomata) is an opening, either natural or surgically created, which connects a portion of the body cavity to the outside environment. Surgically created openings are commonly known as ostomies and include gastrostomy, ileostomy, colostomy, tracheostomy and urostomy.

Subcategories

• Organizations
• Personal Pages
• Support Groups

Resources in This Category

• Ileostomy Care

  http://gut2care.tripod.com/
  Ileostomy care information with illustrations. Links to diet tips. Email author.

• Kock Pouch Information

  http://alumnus.caltech.edu/~pls/kock/
  Information and description of this surgical procedure and a list of surgeons who perform them.

• Living With Colostomy

  http://www.ostomysupport.info/
  A young persons guide. Before, during and after the operation. Includes a chat channel where you can talk about your ostomy problems.

• NHS Choices: Ileostomy

  http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Ileostomy/
  Provides information on this surgical procedure. Includes a short video and details of why it is used, how the procedure is performed, recovery, recommendations and complications.

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