Stoma Glossary
Glossary | Explanation |
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Anti Flow Stopper | Structure to prevent regurgitation of the excretion in the ostomy bag |
Catheter | A rubber or silicone tube / This tube is inserted into the body to permit the passage of urine and stool out of the body. |
Closed-Ended Type | An ostomy bag without an opening for removal of stool |
Colostomy | 'Colostomy' is used as a generic term representing ascending, transverse, descending and sigmoid colostomy. (See the Basic Knowledge section.) |
Convex Type | This appliance has a convex plate inside of the face plate to give the stoma sufficient height. It works effectively to fill the gaps formed by hollows or wrinkles and prevents leakage of discharge. |
Daily Exchange | Daily exchange is recommended. |
ET Nurse | ET, which stands for enterostomal therapist, is a nurse specializing in stoma care, wound care and incontinence care. |
Evacuation by Irrigation | As in the case of an enema, warm water is injected into the intestine through the stoma to wash out the stool. Appropriate patients should be selected by doctors. |
Face Plate | The part which is placed on the abdomen is generally coated with a skin-protecting agent. |
Ileostomy | A stoma constructed between the ileum and the outside of the body to permit the passage of stool. The stool is usually watery. (See the Basic Knowledge section.) |
Midterm Exchange | The appliance is replaced every 3-5 days on average. |
Midterm Exchange, Uro | The appliances are replaced every 4-6 days on average. The skin barrier used is structurally strong enough to resist the discharge pressure. |
One-Piece Ostomy System | The ostomy bag and the face plate are integrated in this single-piece ostomy system, which is also called a one-piece ostomy system. |
Open-Ended Type | These ostomy bags, which have the openings at their bottoms to remove stool, are available in two types: the open drainage type with a larger opening that enables large-capacity storage, and the compact drainable type. |
Ostomate | Individuals with stomas |
Pre-Cut | This type of appliance needs no cutting because of the hole formed on the faceplate in advance. |
Safety Plate | This appliance has a soft plate inside of the faceplate to ensure a close and flexible contact with the face plate. Leakage of excreted matter, including watery stool, can be effectively prevented. |
Short Term Exchange | The appliances are replaced every 2-4 days on average. The skin barrier used is structurally strong enough to resist the discharge pressure. |
Skin Barrier | This absorptive adhesive agent effectively prevents contact of excretions/secretions with the skin and preserves the physiology of the skin. |
Skin Barrier with Excellent Buffer Action | This skin-protecting agent is characterized by its enhanced buffering effects to protect the skin from strong alkaline discharge. |
Spontaneous Evacuation of Stools | The stoma appliance is installed on the abdomen such that the stool evacuated from the stoma can be collected in the appliance. |
Stoma | A stoma, which means "orifice" in Greek, is an artificial opening surgically constructed in the abdominal wall. |
Stoma Bag | An ostomy bag, which is also called a pouch, is used to collect the excreted matter. |
Two-Piece Ostomy System | The ostomy bag and the face plate can be separated in this ostomy system, which is called a two-piece ostomy system. |
Urostomy | Depending on at what point the urine is diverted, several urostomy procedures are available, such as ileal conduit and ureterocutaneostomy. (See the Basic Knowledge section.) |
Vent for Urine | An ostomy bag with an opening for removal of urine facilitates the treatment of discharged urine. |
WOC Nurse | A WOC nurse, who specializes in wounds, ostomy and continence care, is a Japanese Nursing Association qualified nurse. |