Medtech company Convatec launched the My Ostomy Journey app for patients to track ostomy-related activities. The app is free to download and use. My Ostomy Journey allows patients to track fluid ...

Ileostomy and colostomy are two types of surgery in which a small piece of the intestine is brought through the abdomen. An ileostomy is made from the small intestine, while a colostomy comes from the ...

Adjusting to life with an ostomy can be challenging, both physically and financially. From finding the right pouching system to managing daily care, it often takes time, patience and the right ...

Patients undergoing abdominal surgery for ostomy placement have high rates of hospital readmissions and emergency department visits – often involving ostomy-related complications, reports a study in ...