This section covers terminology in two primary areas: types of ostomies and continent procedures, and types of pouching systems with the major accessories and supplies. The reader should be sure to “know your ostomy.” This is critical inf...
http://www.uoaa.org/ostomy_info/whatis.shtml
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UOAA is an association of affiliated, non-profit, support groups dedicated to improving the quality of life of people who have or will have an intestinal or urinary diversion ... Any ostomy and continent diversion support group that hasn’t yet affiliated with UOAA is welcome to join forces and Affiliate with Us!
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The International Ostomy Association, an association of Ostomy associations, is committed to the improvement of the quality of life of Ostomates and those with related surgeries, worldwide. ... Mission Statement Of ; The International Ostomy Association...
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www.ostomyinternational.org/
www.ostomyinternational.org/
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Stoma (medicine) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In medicine, a stoma (Greek - pl. stomata) is an opening (a direct translation of the Koine Greek would be "mouth"), either natural or surgically created (artificial), which connects a portion of th...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoma_(medicine)
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The United Ostomy Association of Canada Inc. ... The United Ostomy Association of Canada Inc. is a volunteer based organization dedicated to assisting all persons facing life with gastrointestinal or urinary diversions by providing emotional support, instructional and information services through the membership,
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www.ostomycanada.ca/
www.ostomycanada.ca/
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The surgery to create the new opening in the abdomen is called ostomy. The opening is called a stoma. ... There are many different types of ostomy. Some examples are ... Ostomy: Adapting to Life After Colostomy, Ileostomy or Urostomy(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ostomy.html
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ostomy.html
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An ostomy is a surgically created opening connecting an internal organ to the surface of the body. Different kinds of ostomies are named for the organ involved. ... An ostomy may be temporary or permanent. A temporary ostomy may be required if the intestinal tract can't be properly prepared for surgery because of blockage...
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www.fascrs.org/patients/treatments_and_screenings/ostom...
www.fascrs.org/patients/treatments_and_screenings/ostomy/
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Know about the Ostomy Treatments, Diagnosis, symptoms and also Medications, Surgery, Monitoring, Diets. ... Ostomy, Colostomy, Ileostomy ... The Psychology of an Ostomy...
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www.gicare.com/Diseases/Ostomy.aspx
www.gicare.com/Diseases/Ostomy.aspx
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