WHAT IS A STOMA?
The word "stoma" comes from the Greek language and means a mouth or an opening. - A stoma is an opening surgically created acting as an exit for stool and urine. - There are 3 main types of stomas – colostomy, ileostomy and urostomy.
MAIN REASONS FOR A STOMA:
Diverticular disease - Crohn's Disease - Ulcerative Colitis - Cancer – Trauma – Continence – Endometriosis
WHAT IS A STN?
- Stomal Therapy Nurses are Registered Nurses who have undertaken further education to provide specialised care for people undergoing surgery that involves the formation of a stoma.
WHAT IS A COLOSTOMY?
- A colostomy is a stoma formed from the Colon (large bowel).
- The bowel is brought through the abdominal wall and sutured to the skin.
- Usually located on left side of abdomen.
- A closed bag is used to collect the stool.
WHAT IS AN ILEOSTOMY?
- An ileostomy is a stoma formed from the ileum (small bowel).
- The bowel is brought through the abdominal wall and sutured to the skin.
- Usually located on right side of abdomen.
- A drainable bag is used to collect the stool.
WHAT IS A UROSTOMY?
- A urostomy is a stoma formed from the ileum that re-directs urine away from a bladder that’s diseased, has been injured, or isn't working as it should.
- The bladder is either bypassed or removed.
- A urostomy bag (drainable bag with tap on end) is used along with a night drainage bag at night to collect the urine.
