Ostomy Health Professionals
An ostomy refers to the surgically created opening in the body for the discharge of body wastes. The most common types of ostomies are colostomy, ileostomy, and urostomy. Every year, thousands of people of all ages have ostomy surgery in the United States.
Having an ostomy can be a challenging but whether you are about to undergo surgery to have an ostomy, have already had an ostomy or are taking care of someone who has one, we are here to help. This website contains information for patients and healthcare professionals that has been chosen from reliable sources to get you started.
This site was developed by a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, pharmacists, dietitians, nurse practitioners, nurses and other healthcare professionals working collaboratively to improve care for patients with stomas.
If you have feedback on the website you would like to share, please email us at [email protected].
IMPORTANT
Information on this website is for educational purposes only and is not intended to serve as medical advice specific to any individual patient. Please consult with your physician or other members of your healthcare team for medical advice specific to your case.
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This ostomy education website is focussed on providing providers with curated information on different aspects of ostomy creation and care. It is not meant to be advice on individual patients.
This work is the result of a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, pharmacists, dietitians, nurse practitioners, nurses and other healthcare professionals working collaboratively to improve care for patients with stomas.
Please feel free to contact us if you have additional suggestions for improving the information on the website.