During ostomy surgery, a surgeon creates an opening in the intestine, called a stoma, which is then fixed to the abdominal wall to allow waste to leave the body. This procedure may be necessary for ...

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This is particularly true when it comes to re-engaging with a ‘normal’ life. Chronic illnesses, particularly invisible ones, are not always accommodated and there is pervasive shame and embarrassment ...

A colostomy is where your surgeon opens the end of your large bowel (colon) onto the surface of your tummy (abdomen). You normally have a permanent colostomy for anal cancer. This means you have it ...