An ostomy is a surgically created opening on your abdomen to drain stool. It is the end of the intestine that can be seen on the skin of your belly. There are two types of ostomies: ileostomy and ...

An ostomy surgery can be a life-changing procedure for people with Crohn’s disease, helping improve symptoms and quality of life. However, there is stigma surrounding ostomy surgery and the ...

Figure 1 Following the path of the bowel in a parastomal hernia repair after a patient with previous conduit ileostomy presented with urinary obstruction: anatomy made easy 2 weeks later, endoscopic ...