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Facts About Your Stoma
Learn all about ostomies
The word “stoma”' comes from the Greek language and means “an opening into or out of the body”. Every year, thousands of people undergo stoma surgery. The need for surgery can be a result of bowel disease, an accident, or a congenital disability; and can sometimes be a life-saving procedure.
Our resources will give you the facts on the different types of stomas, and on why someone may need stoma surgery.
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