title: Selected problems associated with the treatment and care for patients with colostomy - part 1.
abstract: The study presents a short historical background and practical application of intestinal ostomy as a treatment method of various intestinal disorders and injuries. Ostomy is a purposeful connection of the lumen of the intestine with abdominal integuments by surgery. After the surgical formation of the intestinal fistula, the patient must adjust to the new situation, gain basic knowledge and learn procedures of ostomy care. Thus, professional medical assistance is extremely important. The study aims to discuss basic notions concerning ostomy and ostomy equipment. Providing high-standard care and assistance for patients with ostomy requires both appropriate knowledge and practical skills.
authors.affiliation: Chair of Oncology and Community Health Care, Medical University of Lublin, Poland.
authors.forename: Katarzyna
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Muzyczka
authors.forename: Hanna
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kachaniuk
authors.forename: Zdzisława
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Szadowska-Szlachetka
authors.forename: Marianna
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Charzyńska-Gula
authors.forename: Katarzyna
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kocka
authors.forename: Agnieszka
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bartoszek
authors.forename: Jolanta
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Celej-Szuster
keywords: colostomy; historical background; the supply of ostomy equipment