An ostomy is a surgical procedure creating an opening, or "stoma," on the abdomen to allow waste to exit the body. This may be essential due to conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or ...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m a 73-year-old retired nurse who has a urostomy. As a member of a local ostomy association, I often meet new people who’ve just had a urostomy or colostomy, and we all agree that ...