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Archive for September, 2007
Digg It
Posted in Digg It on September 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Ostomy Supplies
Posted in Ostomy Supplies on September 2, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Living with an Ileostomy: Ostomy Supplies and Products
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For people with debilitating gastrointestinal disorders, ileostomy surgery can provide enormous relief. The ileum, the portion of the intestines beyond the colon is a common location for problems such as ulcerative colitis or irritable bowel syndrome. When conservative treatments including medication and dietary changes no longer provide relief [...]
Ostomy Supplies
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Ileostomy
An ileostomy is a surgical procedure in which a portion of the intestines, called the ileum, is removed. The ileum is part of the intestinal tract located past the stomach, just before the colon. The remaining end of the intestines is then re-attached to the abdomen. An opening, called a stoma, allows wastes to drain [...]
Ostomy Supplies
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Colostomy Procedure & Care
A colostomy is a surgical procedure that reroute the colon to an opening made in the abdomen. Waste drains from the colon, through a stoma into a collection bag worn near the stomach, which is emptied periodically. When injury or disease damages the colon, a colostomy allows passage of waste from the [...]
Ostomy Supplies
Posted in Ostomy Supplies on September 1, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Colostomy
When disease or damage to the gastrointestinal tract requires surgical treatment, an alternate route for bowel movements is sometimes needed. A colostomy is a surgical procedure in which the surgeon connects a section of the colon to an opening created in the skin of the abdomen. The opening that is created allows the body’s wastes [...]
