Doctors may recommend a colostomy if the bowel becomes diseased or damaged. This procedure involves cutting into the abdominal wall to drain stool from the colon. Any surgery ending in “ostomy” ...

A loop colostomy is a kind of colostomy that may be done to either manage gastrointestinal issues or provide bowel rest. It is easier to reverse than other types, which makes it a common option for ...

A colostomy prolapse is when more of the intestines shift out of an incision site after that surgery. Medications can help with pain, but another surgery is the only way to fix this if the prolapse is ...

John Marks, MD, FACS, FASCRS, performed the procedure at Lankenau Medical Center recently, marking the nation’s first in a ...

Medicare Part B covers colostomy supplies if a Medicare-enrolled healthcare professional deems them medically necessary. Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans may also offer coverage. After meeting the ...