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  • Colostomy

    Find out about having a colostomy, including when it's needed, how it's carried out and recovery, plus information and advice about living with a colostomy.

  • Colostomy - Complications

    Read about the possible complications of a colostomy, which can include rectal discharge, parastomal hernia, stoma blockage and skin irritation around the stoma.

  • Colostomy - Reversal

    Read about reversing a temporary colostomy, including when and how it's done and advice about recovery.

  • Colostomy - Living with

    Information about living with a colostomy, including colostomy equipment and ordering new supplies, plus diet, exercise, travel and sex.

  • Ileostomy

    Find information about ileostomy, an operation to bring the end of your small bowel to the outside of your tummy to form a stoma, including why it’s done, what happens, recovery, possible complications and what to expect after the operation.

  • Preparing for an ileostomy

    Find out how to prepare for a planned ileostomy, including seeing a stoma nurse.

  • Laryngeal (larynx) cancer - Recovery

    Read about what happens after having surgery for laryngeal cancer, including how you'll breathe and speak after the procedure.