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Stoma basics
What is a stoma?
A stoma is a surgically created opening in the body that allows faeces or urine either from the intestine or urinary tract to pass. This procedure is often known as ostomy surgery.
What is a stoma?
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Being well prepared can help you to know what to expect before having ostomy surgery.
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What’s your body profile?
Take just 5 minutes to complete the Body Check, and we’ll give you some guidance on ostomy appliances that may be better suited to your individual body shape.
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A short list of terms and definitions related to your ostomy.
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