Colostomy surgery creates an opening in your abdomen to pass waste, which collects in a bag. Some colostomies are temporary and can be reversed after healing, while others are permanent. Colostomy ...

Ileostomy uses the small intestine, while colostomy uses the large intestine. Ileostomy bags need more frequent emptying due to liquid stool. Colostomy stool is thicker and less frequent than ...