This is a surgically created opening on the surface of her abdomen to divert the flow of faeces, which is collected in a pouch placed over it. A stoma can be temporary or permanent. In Ms Koh’s ...

My ileostomy – a special black pouch on my tummy – is placed ... and different outfits (Picture: Lauren Wood) Having my stoma has made me realise that life is precious (Picture: Lauren Wood ...

The surgeon will attach the end of your colon to the stoma. Bowel movements will leave your body through it and collect in a special pouch that you’ll empty out. Your health care team will show ...

The opening is called a stoma. A pouch can be placed over the stoma to collect your poo (stools)." Everyone's clicking on... Speaking about how the range was carefully tried and tested ...