Do you know the difference between a stoma and an ostomy?
In medical terms, an “ostomy” refers to the surgical procedure that creates an opening (called a “stoma”) in the abdomen to allow waste to exit the body, while a “stoma” is the actual opening itself. Here’s a more detailed explanation:
Stomas can be temporary or permanent, depending on the reason for the surgery. Examples of stomas include colostomies (from the colon), ileostomies (from the ileum), and urostomies (from the urinary tract).
Ostomy is the surgical procedure that creates a stoma. It’s used to treat certain diseases of the digestive or urinary systems. The type of ostomy depends on which part of the digestive or urinary system is involved. A colostomy is an ostomy where a stoma is created from the colon. An ileostomy is an ostomy where a stoma is created from the ileum.
Now you know!
