Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways Ileostomy uses the small intestine, while colostomy uses the large ...

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 ...

Some rectal cancer patients might be spared surgery and the lifelong need for a colostomy bag if they undergo MRI screening, a new study finds. The scans might accurately predict which patients have a ...

A woman who wears a colostomy bag after she nearly died from an incurable bowel condition has become a world champion bodybuilder. Zoey Wright had her large intestine removed three years ago, but that ...