You’ve probably heard of the “crusting technique” if you’ve had your ostomy for a while. But what is it and does it actually work?
In this article, I’ll be answering those questions and more!
You’ve probably heard of the “crusting technique” if you’ve had your ostomy for a while. But what is it and does it actually work?
In this article, I’ll be answering those questions and more!
Quite a few factors influence whether someone’s stoma will have a tendency to be problematic or not, and a well-placed stoma is at the top of the list of things that can help.
I had the pleasure of being a panelist during the “Living with an Ostomy 101” webinar that was hosted by Corstrata last month.
Ostomy surgery can be stressful, even when you’re prepared.
Having been impressed with past ostomy appliances by B. Braun, I was excited to see what their 1-piece system offered!
Ostomy support garments, as the name implies, are a group of accessories designed to help support the weight of an ostomy appliance.
Ostomy undergarments are a special clothing option designed specifically for people who have an ostomy.
Ostomy disposal products allow you to conveniently discard soiled ostomy supplies, but they can come with some added benefits over simply throwing supplies into the trash.
A hernia belt, which can also be referred to as a hernia prevention belt or a hernia support belt, is an accessory used to either prevent or support a parastomal hernia.
A shower cover is an accessory that’s used to keep water off of your ostomy bag and wafer. They can be helpful after surgery when you have fresh abdominal wounds.