An ileostomy is when part of the small intestine is brought out through the abdomen. A colostomy is when part of the colon is used to create a stoma. They are similar in that they are both surgeries ...

Hernia mesh can cause serious complications that may require revision surgeries. Thousands of hernia mesh lawsuits have already been filed, helping victims pursue justice and compensation for their ...

Hernias often look like a bulge or swelling under the skin. The type of hernia someone has depends on its cause and location on the body. A hernia occurs when part of an internal organ pushes ...

Claire said: "Currently because of the saggy skin that's there, it means it drags the weight of the [stoma] bag down which may or may not have added to me getting the hernia. "With the hernia it ...

Thet Lwin ZM, Mansaray AR, Al-Samman S, Keel G, Forsberg BC, Beard JH, van Duinen AJ, Bolkan HA, Ashley T, Palmu J, Kalsi H, Ashley H, Löfgren J ...

You might have a temporary ileostomy with surgery to remove part of the colon. This is to give your colon time to rest and heal after surgery. Your surgeon joins the ends of the bowel back together in ...

Peristomal dermatoses commonly afflict the area around stoma openings in ostomy patients. These complications, however, are often unreported by patients and remain untreated for years, thus ...