Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways Ileostomy uses the small intestine, while colostomy uses the large ...

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 ...

From odor to diet concerns, a nurse practitioner answers common questions about colostomies and ileostomies from patients with cancer. Some of the most common questions about colostomies or ...

As part of CURE®’s Heal at Home series, we offer a guide on ostomies following surgery and how patients can best care for their stomas. These are just some of the questions that Stephanie S. Yates, a ...