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This text features coverage of basic intestinal physiology, as well as the management of complications and unusual problems. Additional chapters and fully updated material consider laparoscopic-assisted colostomy and methods of urinary diversion in stoma management.
The Ostomy Raft is an easy-to-read, well-illustrated self-help book for people with bowel ostomies. It's packed with practical tips drawn from the personal experiences of the author and countless other ostomates who've made this same journey before you. Tips like ... Daily care & management of your ileostomy or colostomy Returning to normal activities, like sleeping, bathing, having sex, traveling, and going back to work What to eat and drink to keep things moving along happily When & how to manage problems at home, and when to go to the ER How to get poop stains out of a carpet Basically, how to get your life back!
This invaluable reference discusses every aspect of an ostomy—a surgical procedure that creates an alternative opening in the body for waste discharge from the kidney, colon, intestines, or bladder—from the first shock of diagnosis through surgery and rehabilitation. The coauthor's moving and motivational story of her colostomy experience is blended with information on the latest surgical techniques and equipment, providing prospective ostomy patients with both the medical and emotional know-how to confidently approach the surgery. This revised edition also contains up-to-date material on virtual colonoscopies and travel regulations related to ostomy pouches, as well as essential facts on how to safely handle sex, pregnancy, and sports after an ostomy.
Are you or a loved one facing a colostomy? Or perhaps you're a healthcare professional seeking a quick and reliable resource on the subject? Look no further. "Colostomy: Essential Questions and Answers" is your comprehensive guide to understanding colostomy, its impact, and how to manage it effectively. This book is designed to provide clear and concise answers to the most common questions about colostomy, making it an invaluable resource for patients, caregivers, and medical practitioners alike. Key Features: Clear Explanations: Easy-to-understand answers to the most frequently asked questions about colostomy, from basic definitions to advanced care techniques. Comprehensive Coverage: Learn...
Wearing a colostomy bag may seem like a difficult thing to talk about, but with the support of charming illustrated characters and simple text, this health topic is made accessible for young readers. It is especially perfect for those looking for resources about their own use of a colostomy bag. The helpful main text gives readers the facts needed to be respectful and informed about this health topic. Readers discover the importance of colostomy bags, why people need them, and how they are used. Fact boxes and a glossary provide supplementary information. Colorful illustrations make this an enjoyable learning experience.
Stoma Care is a comprehensive and authoritative guide for all nurses and health care professionals with an interest in bowel conditions that may lead to stoma formation. It explores the anatomy and physiology of the urinary and gastrointestinal system, and looks at topics including familial adenomatous polyposis, continence issues, nutrition, and conditions leading to stoma formation, complications, fistulae and intestinal failure. It also discusses the role of the nurse in surgery and in pre-and post-operative care.
Designed to provide a highly visual reference for surgeons and other members of the patient management team, Atlas of Intestinal Stomas is based on the 1967 gold standard text, Turnbull and Weakly’s Atlas of Intestinal Stomas. Additions include chapters on anatomy and physiology, biliary stomas, pediatric ostomies, the continent ileostomy, urostomy, laparoscopic stoma construction, stomas in trauma surgery, stomas for antegrade continence enema, percutaneous ostomies, and quality of life. There are also sections on ileostomy, colostomy, enterostomal therapy and on the management of complications of stomas such as management of the high output ostomy, enterocutaneous fistula, parastomal her...
Discusses ostomy surgeries, explaining what each operation involves and how patients can readjust to live a normal life afterwards