Vol. 2, Issue 5, Part P (2016)

Abstract
Introduction: Ostomy frequency is increasing worldwide. These are approximately 750,000 ostomies in United States. According to the survey conducted by Asia South pacific ostomy association and ostomy association of India, Mumbai as on June 2010-2012, there are 3 lakh ostomates in India. Many times, patients are embarrassed when they have to use public restorations to empty their bag. Teach the patients with ostomies about the various methods of odor control. Remind them that if the bag is clean and sealed well odor usually is not a problem during normal activity. Types of ostomy procedures include colostomy, ileostomy, and urostomy. The type performed depend on the location and extent of the disease or injury. A colostomy involves creating an opening in the abdomen and pulling through a portion the large intestine.