Ostomy Book: Living Comfortably with Colostomies, Ileostomies, and Urostomies: Living Comfortably with Colostomies, Ileostomies, & Urostomies: 3rd Edition - Softcover

Mullen, Barbara Dorr; McGinn, Kerry Anne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1933503130 ISBN 13: 9781933503134

Publisher: Bull Publishing Company, 2008

Synopsis

This invaluable reference discusses every aspect of an ostomy--a surgical procedure that creates an alternative opening in the body for waste discharge from the kidney, colon, intestines, or bladder--from the first shock of diagnosis through surgery and rehabilitation. The coauthor's moving and motivational story of her colostomy experience is blended with information on the latest surgical techniques and equipment, providing prospective ostomy patients with both the medical and emotional know-how to confidently approach the surgery. This revised edition also contains up-to-date material on virtual colonoscopies and travel regulations related to ostomy pouches, as well as essential facts on how to safely handle sex, pregnancy, and sports after an ostomy.

About this title

Product Description:

Discusses various aspects of an ostomy - a surgical procedure that creates an alternative opening in the body for waste discharge from the kidney, colon, intestines, or bladder - from the first shock of diagnosis through surgery and rehabilitation.

Review:

"[This book] combines, in a most admirable way, factual information with sensitivity . . . for anyone about to undergo ostomy surgery or in the immediate post-operative period and for their families, this book should be compulsory reading. . . . I recommend it unreservedly." --J. R. Kirkpatrick, MD, member of the professional advisory board, United Ostomy Association and International Ostomy Association

"Seamlessly weaves technical information regarding the different types of ostomy surgeries and their management, specific topics such as pregnancy, work, travel and discussions of the unique challenges faced by children and teenagers together with the compelling personal story of its co-authors." --The Phoenix

About this edition

• Publisher: Bull Publishing Company
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1933503130
• ISBN 13: 9781933503134
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 379