title: An introduction to stomas: reasons for their formation.
abstract: The word 'stoma' comes from the Greek word meaning 'mouth' or 'opening'. Three types of stoma are discussed in this article: colostomy, ileostomy and ileal conduit. All are involved in the elimination of either faeces or urine.
authors.affiliation: Stoma Care Service, South Birmingham Primary Care Trust, Springfield's Centre, Birmingham.
authors.forename: Penny
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Taylor
mesh_terms: D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000601:surgery; D003125:Colostomy / Q000379:methods; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000601:surgery; D004240:Diverticulum / Q000601:surgery; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy / Q000379:methods; D010386:Pelvic Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D054047:Surgical Stomas; D014519:Ureterostomy / Q000379:methods