Ostomies: Ileostomies, Colostomies, Urostomies
Ostomy Care, Resources and Support!
Video: Living with an Ostomy!
PMP Pals' Ostomy Support
International Ostomy Support
Canada Ostomy Support
Ostomy Toronto
UK Ostomy Support
USA Ostomy Support
Recommended Reading list
Recommended Reading List!
It's in the Bag and Under the Covers
by Brenda Elsagher
Here's what Amazon.com says about It's in the Bag....
"This book provides a candid account of the challenges that ostomy patients face when they resume dating, intimacy, and sex. Their trials and tribulations tell the story of human courage and grace in the face of illness and unexpected change and the eventual triumph of love over adversity. This will ring true with all men and women who trade any type of major body image-altering surgery for a healthy life. Judith L. Trudel, MD, FACS, FASCRS, Colon and Rectal Surgery Associates, St. Paul, MN; Clinical Professor of Surgery, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, University of Minnesota"
What is an Ostomy?
Some patients require a temporary or permanent ostomy to assist them during recuperation. The two most common ostomies are Colostomies and Ileostomies.
Colostomies are created from the colon or large intestine. The "stoma" or opening from the colostomy produces a solid, more formed stool, and generally requires less care than an ileostomy.
Ileostomies are created from the small intestine. The output from a stoma close to the small intestine is liquid.
Stomas
Description of stomas and explanation of how they work
Source: DermNet NZ
Ostomy Wound Management
Ostomy wound management resources
Source: OWM
Managing skin irritations around stomas, ostomies, G tubes: hypergranulation
Source: OWM
Skin problems from stomas; explains stomas, skin irritations, resolutions for skin problems around stomas
Source: Derm Net NZ
Peristomal skin disorders and treatments
Source: Convatec
Stoma/skin irritants
Source: Lippincotts
Ostomy Wound Management
Source: OWM
Managing skin irritations around stomas, ostomies, G tubes: hypergranulation
Source: OWM
Skin problems from stomas; explains stomas, skin irritations, resolutions for skin problems around stomas
Source: Derm Net NZ
Peristomal skin disorders and treatments
Source: Convatec
Stoma/skin irritants
Source: Lippincotts
Ostomy Wound Management
Articles of General Interest for Ostomates
Ken lead an active live with an ileostomy!
Ten Myths About Ostomies
Life, Leisure and Love with an Ostomy
Living with and Managing Your Ostomy (pdf)
Ostomy descriptions and resources
Source: Proctology.us
General explanation of what an Ileostomy is and how it works
Ostomy Care (includes graphic illustrations)
Assessment and Management of Stomal Complications
Chron's and Colitis Foundation of America
Colonoscopy Assisted Colostomy
Resource: Springerlink 2005
Atlas of Colonoscopy
(graphic photos, excellent information for ostomates prepping for post op endoscopy or colonoscopy)
Source: Helmet Messmann and Jurgen Barnett, 2005
Recommended Reading for Ostomates
"It's More Than Just A Bag!"
Source: PMP Pals' Network
The Phoenix Magazine (for ostomates)
P O Box 3605
Mission Viejo CA 92690
Subscribe to the Phoenix Magazine
"Coping with an Ostomy" by Robert H Phillips, PhD
Available via amazon.com
Ostomy Product Supply Manufacturers
Ostaway x-Bag Ostomy Disposal Bag
Order Free Sample Ostomy Disposal Bag
Ostomy Secrets: Clothing for ostomates
Vanilla Blush: Lingerie for ostomates
Byram, toll free 800.681.1395
Coloplast, toll free: 888.726.7872
Convatec, toll free: 800.422.8811
Cymed, toll free: 800.592.0707
SVG Medical Supplies (accepts Medicare), toll free: 800.395.6099
Ileostomy Resources
Ileostomy
Source: Ileostomy.com
Ileostomy Diet
Source: Medline
Ileostomy with Intestinal Obstruction
Ileostomy Complications
Nasogastric Suction: What is the "NG" tube?
Intestinal Obstructions
Source: Mayo Clinic
Ileostomy Obstruction Causes and Resolution
Source: Merck Manual
Segmental Motor Paralysis
Source: Archives of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, 1959
Obstructions
Colonoscopy may not detection obstructions
Source: The Oncologist, June 2009
Ileus symptoms
Colostomy + Urostomy
Surgical techniques for double barrelled wet colostomy
Source:Journal of Urology, July 2008
Ileal Pouch
Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomoses Complications and Function in 1005 Patients
Victor W. Fazio, M.D., Yehiel Ziv, M.D., James M. Church, M.D., John R. Oakley, M.D.,
Ian C. Lavery, M.D., Jeffrey W. Milsom, M.D., and Thomas K. Schroeder, M.D.
From the Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio
Thank you to our sponsors!
Thank you to our Pals, Bernie and Donna, USA, for sponsoring this page!
The PMP Pals' Network supports the conservation of fuel and paper products!
The PMP Pals' Network updates our website 363 days per year with a wide variety of new information to keep you informed about maintaining optimal health! Whether you seek information about research studies, health insurance, personal mentoring, diet and exercise, new treatment options, and so much more, the PMP Pals' Network is your "go to" place for information! This page last updated on 03.19.13