What is NovaLife?
NovaLife TRE™ is designed to help keep skin naturally healthy. Adhesion – TRE™ is designed to provide a secure and flexible seal to help protect the skin from stoma output and to be easy to remove. Absorption – TRE™ is designed to help absorb excess moisture without losing internal or external strength.
What causes an inverted stoma?
Stoma retraction is caused by excessive tension on the bowel or stoma placed at a poorly selected site. Ischemia can also produce retraction, and it is associated with stenosis in such a situation. It is one of the most common reasons for reoperation.
What is a stoma vs colostomy?
This hole is called a stoma. A colostomy is an operation that connects the colon to the abdominal wall, while an ileostomy connects the last part of the small intestine (ileum) to the abdominal wall.
Is a colostomy bag the same as a stoma?
A colostomy bag is a plastic bag that collects fecal matter from the digestive tract through an opening in the abdominal wall called a stoma. Doctors attach a bag to the stoma following a colostomy operation. During a colostomy, a surgeon will bring out a portion of a person’s large intestine through the stoma.
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What does a retracted stoma look like?
A retracted stoma is where the stoma no longer lies on the abdominal wall, but appears sunken or in a dip. This type of stoma is relatively common, and can pose occasional challenges. Leakage, sore skin and difficulties with appliance management sometimes result from having a retracted stoma.
How is a prolapsed stoma treated?
To treat a prolapsed stoma, try the following: Lie down for 20 minutes, apply gentle pressure on the end of the stoma, use a cold compress on the stoma bag, or apply granulated sugar on the stoma for 20 minutes. If your stoma is still prolapsing, contact the hospital for further stoma prolapse management.