What are the 3 types of ostomy?

There are different types of ostomies. The three most common ones are colostomy, ileostomy, and urostomy.

What does ostomy mean in surgery?

An ostomy is a hole made by surgery to allow stool or urine to leave your body through your belly. It’s a new exit route for waste if you can’t poop or pee the way you usually would. Your ostomy’s exact spot on your abdomen will depend on your reason for the surgery.

What’s the difference between an ostomy and a colostomy bag?

An ostomy is any procedure in which the surgeon brings part of an internal organ through an opening in the skin so that waste products can leave the body. A bag worn on the outside of the body collects the waste products. Doctors perform colostomies and ileostomies for conditions affecting the digestive tract.