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Different types of stoma

 

Typical location Spouted or flush? Contents of bag
Ileostomy Right iliac fossa Spouted Liquid small bowel contents
Colostomy Left iliac fossa Flush Faecal matter
Urostomy Either side of the umbilicus Spouted Urine (bag may have a tap to allow contents to

drain)

 

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