Ostomy is a lifesaving surgery creating an opening in the body that allows stools and urine to pass either from the intestine or from the urinary tract.
There are three types of Ostomies: Colostomy is formed from the large intestine, Ileostomy is formed from the small intestine and Urostomy is formed when part of the urinal system is removed. The most common reasons for Ostomy include bowel cancer, bladder cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis), and accidents.