Ostomy

With the right ostomy supplies (Stomaversorgung), you can lead an active and independent life – with protection, comfort and security.

A stoma is a surgically created opening in the abdominal wall through which urine (urostomy) or stool (colostomy, ileostomy) is diverted into a pouch when the natural route no longer works. Ostomy products collect stool or urine safely and hygienically and help make everyday life easier to manage.

Types of stoma

• Colostomy: an artificial outlet from the large intestine for stool
• Ileostomy: an artificial outlet from the small intestine for stool
• Urostomy: an artificial drainage route for urine
• Mitrofanoff stoma: an artificial drainage route for urine

Types of product

One-piece pouches

In a one-piece system, the pouch and the skin protection baseplate are permanently joined. It is thin, flexible and easy to use, because the whole pouch is removed when you change it – suitable for sensitive skin and an active everyday life. However, frequent changing can put strain on the skin.

• Thin and flexible: adapts well and adds hardly any bulk.
• Easy to use: quick and simple to change.
• Fewer parts: no separate baseplate needed.
• Good for active people: stays securely in place, even when you move.

Two-piece pouches

In a two-piece system, the baseplate and the pouch are separate; the pouch is clipped or stuck on. The baseplate can stay on the skin for several days, which reduces skin irritation. The system is a little thicker and takes more effort to handle, but offers more flexibility.

• Gentler on the skin: the baseplate stays on for several days and reduces skin irritation.
• Flexible: the pouch can be changed independently of the baseplate.
• More choice: different types of pouch for different needs.
• More economical: fewer baseplates used thanks to longer wear time.

Baseplates

Baseplates are the skin protection plates of two-piece systems. They are stuck to the skin and form the secure base for the pouch – in various shapes, materials and sizes to suit your stoma and skin.

Stoma caps

Stoma caps are small, discreet covers, mainly for colostomies with controlled bowel emptying, for example after irrigation. They protect the stoma and hold back odours – ideal for short periods of wear, for example during sport or on special occasions.

Which system suits you depends on your needs, the type of stoma and your skin. We will be happy to advise you.

We can supply you in cases such as

• tumour diseases
• congenital malformations
• inflammatory and chronic bowel diseases
• injuries to the urinary tract

Manufacturers

We supply products from these manufacturers. Click a logo to see that manufacturer’s products in our product search (in German).

All products are available in different versions, depending on the contracts in place with the body paying for your supplies.

Our product search for ostomy products is available in German: search products (in German).

Downloads

• Holiday checklist for ostomy (in German) (PDF, 229 KB)
• Anlage 4 Stoma Pauschale (in German) (PDF, 248 KB)
• Anlage 4 Stoma Einzelabrechnung (in German) (PDF, 249 KB)

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