A stoma (pl. stomata) is an opening, either natural or surgically created, which connects a portion of the body cavity to the outside environment. Surgically created openings are commonly known as ostomies and include gastrostomy, ileostomy, colostomy, tracheostomy and urostomy.- Category ID : 75699
Provides information on this surgical procedure. Includes a short video and details of why it is used, how the procedure is performed, recovery, recommendations and complications.