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Urostomy Bag | Urostomy Surgery

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 Urostomy Bag Another pouching appliance that is commonly used is an urostomy bag . So, when does one require to wear or use one? Patients who have undergone an urostomy are advised to use this pouching system. Let us tell you what a urostomy is. A urostomy, is a surgical procedure creating a stoma that helps divert the flow of urine into it. Body waste in the form of urine then passes through the stoma, and into an urostomy bag through an alternate passage that is created. The bag can be custom made, with the needs as well as requirements of the patient adhered to. A urostomy is a permanent procedure that is advised to patients suffering from a urinary system defect from birth, cancer or trauma. A pouching system is also referred to as an ostomy appliance . As ostomy bag or pouch is recommended to patients who have undergone a colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy. This is needed for the collection of waste. Individuals are advised these surgeries in the case of cancer,