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Introduction The Urinary Tract What is a Urostomy? What is a Stoma? What is a Pouching System? Pre-operative Preparation Post-operative Expectations Learning to Live With aUrostomy Going Home Ongoing Considerations forDaily Living
Work Activities Bathing Skin Care Clothing Weight Gain and Weight Loss Travel Sexual Relations Odour Control Medications Dietary Management Post-Surgical Hospital orClinic Visits Medic Alert Concerns to Report to YourDoctor and/or ET Nurse Glossary Resource List Personal Information References |
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Anaesthetist A medical doctor who specializes in giving medication to put people to sleep so surgery can be performed.
Bacteria A one-celled organism some of which can cause disease.
Bowel Also called intestine and colon. It is the part of the digestive tract that lies between the stomach and the anus. There are two parts, the small intestine and the colon (large bowel). Often these words are used interchangeably.
Catheter A soft flexible tube used to put fluid into or drain a body cavity or organ.
Conduit A channel or passageway.
Divert Take a new route or direction.
Electrocardiogram (ECG) A test to evaluate the heart action.
Irritation Skin that is red, sore, moist or has a rash; may be caused by urine on the skin or a reaction to your pouching system.
Laxative Medication used to stimulate the bowels to move.
Ostomy A surgically created opening into the digestive or urinary system, diverting stool or urine from its normal route. Sometimes the word ostomy is used as a shortened version for the word urostomy.
Stoma The part of the bowel that is seen outside of the body on the abdomen following ostomy surgery.
Trauma Injury or damage (e.g. car accident).
Umbilicus More commonly known as the navel or belly button.
Urologist A surgeon who specializes in the medical and surgical care of people who have urinary system problems.
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