For many individuals, the term “ostomy” may be unfamiliar, yet it represents a life-changing procedure that offers critical ...

Using scissors, cut out the opening close to the wet pattern. Place the opening over the ostomy to check fit. If it is too small, you can widen the opening with your fingers. 1. Peel off the paper ...

The physical therapist stopped me mid-sentence and said, “I’ll have to check to see if you can ... I needed an ostomy, I didn’t know. I instead believed what my medical care team told ...

UR Medicine's expert ostomy care team offers full support to Rochester-area residents. Here's their guidance on what you need to know. An ileostomy is created from the small intestine to release ...