Document paper The Value of Medical Technology

Personalising waste management

Cancer, digestive diseases, birth defects, even traffic accidents – there are many reasons why you might need to have a portion of your digestive system removed. Ostomy surgery creates a small opening in your abdomen through which toxic bodily waste can be collected in a colostomy bag. This does the job of the missing section of your digestive tract. Surgery has saved your life but good ostomy care is now essential for you to stay healthy and to lead a comfortable life.

Posted on 20.07.2017

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