Approximately 22,000 people have a colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy operation in the UK every year, the follwoing are some research articlaes and helpful points of information and advice.
Did you know 50% of Ostomates develop a Hernia?
Parastomal hernia: incidence, prevention and treatment strategies
Useful links & advice from Ostomay Lifestyle
What is a stoma? for information about the causes of stoma surgery, how an ostomy is formed, and basic anatomy and physiology
Living with a stoma – useful information and downloads relating to practical stoma management and common lifestyle queries
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