Surgery can improve your life. Depending upon your needs, the surgery will remove the part of your bladder (urostomy), small intestine (ileostomy), or large intestine (colostomy) that is too damaged by your medical condition to recover on its own....

A colostomy is created out of the end of the large intestine to divert waste from your digestive system. After you have this surgery, you will pass waste through a stoma that is located on your abdomen. The location of your colostomy is...

Food and Drink Like everyone, at times you may experience constipation or diarrhea. Increasing your fluid and fiber intake can help prevent these problems. Here’s how: Drink six to eight cups (48-64 ounces) of water and other beverages per...

Presented at 44th Annual Conference of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses (WOCN) Society CHARLOTTE, NC (June 11, 2012) - ConvaTec, a world-leading developer and marketer of innovative medical technologies for community and hospital care,...

Vast majority of study participants also rank Moldable Technology™ high for comfort and reliability DEESIDE, WALES (April 8, 2015) – ConvaTec, a leading global medical products and technologies company, today announced results from a multinational...

Presented at the 11th Congress of the European Council of Enterostomal Therapy (ECET) SKILLMAN, NJ (June 23, 2011) - ConvaTec, a world-leading developer and marketer of innovative medical technologies for community and hospital care, announced new...

A urostomy is a type of surgery which enables urine to exit the body through a stoma after removal of a diseased or damaged portion of your urinary tract.1 With a urostomy, urine flows through your stoma as it is produced, so a pouching system is...

An ileostomy is created out of the ileum (small intestine)1 and requires some particular but simple attention to keep you comfortable and healthy. Because the ileum contains digestive enzymes and acids that may cause skin irritation, extra care...

Ostomy surgery can be scary, but you’re in good company. We can help you get ready—physically and mentally. If you are facing ostomy surgery, you have a medical condition or injury that is stopping your bowel or bladder from working properly. But...

When you are in the hospital, you will be taught how to care for your stoma. Your nurse will help you find the right products and pouching system for your individual needs. You should be given enough product samples to allow you to try a variety...

Living with an ostomy will take some adjustment. In the first few weeks following surgery, you may find yourself feeling confused, angry, sad or frustrated. These are normal post-surgery feelings and should diminish as you adjust to life with a...

As you move through the first few post-surgery months, some things may worry you as you adjust to life with a stoma. These concerns are understandable and very normal. Following are answers to a few common questions. If you have additional...

Hospital Adoption of Advanced Wound Dressing Leads to Substantial Clinical and Cost Benefits GREENSBORO, NC (November 3, 2014) – A new retrospective study has found that use of AQUACEL® Ag SURGICAL cover dressing resulted in a significant...

Published trial results also report significantly improved patient satisfaction rates LUXEMBOURG (December 9, 2015)—Recently published results of a randomized controlled trial found that the use of AQUACEL® Ag SURGICAL Cover Dressing resulted in a...

Like most people who are preparing for ostomy surgery, you may be wondering what to expect. It's normal to wonder how your life will change in the immediate weeks following surgery and beyond. Your professional healthcare team is your best...

Now what? Your ostomy surgery is finished, and you are at home. For many people, surgery can be the beginning of a more comfortable life. But it still requires adjusting to life with a stoma—physically and mentally. Although your ostomy surgery is...

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In the early days after your operation, there’s a lot to come to terms  with, and it can be a difficult and challenging time. But having an ostomy doesn’t have to stop you from living a completely normal and healthy life. In fact, many people with...

Earlier study credits advanced antimicrobial dressing with 76% reduction in surgical site infections Skillman, NJ, May 15, 2013 – Preliminary findings from a new prospective study of complications after knee replacement surgery show a 47 percent...

After recovery from surgery, you can gradually resume eating whatever you like—unless your doctor requires you to follow a special diet. You should know, however, that because the ileum is narrow, high-fiber foods can sometimes cause blockages —...

The only thing that gets cut out is the worry The only skin barrier designed to mold to the shape of your individual stoma. No cutting or scissors required. Made from skin protecting stoma adhesives. To protect the skin, a skin barrier needs to...

1,892 patient study shows dramatic drop in infection in total joint surgery1 SKILLMAN, NEW JERSEY (October 1, 2012) - A new study looking at infections following joint replacement surgery finds a 78 percent decrease in joint infections when...

Findings from large study of hip and knee surgical site infectionspublished in The Journal of Arthroplasty GREENSBORO, NC (March 13, 2014)—A large study of infections following knee and hip replacement surgery found that the use of AQUACEL® Ag...

If you’ve been working through Blue Phase Two for some weeks and feel ready to progress, you can move onto the movements in Purple Phase Three, with your healthcare professional’s permission. You may get to this stage 8-12 weeks after your...

Keeping the skin around your stoma (peristomal skin) healthy is important. You can steer clear of many complications by following these simple suggestions. Bath and Shower Tips You can bathe and shower just as you did before surgery, with your...

LUXEMBOURG (April 30, 2015) – ConvaTec, a privately-held medical products and technologies company, today announced that Paul Moraviec has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the company. Mr. Moraviec was appointed Interim CEO of ConvaTec in...

LUXEMBOURG (December 22, 2014) – ConvaTec, a privately-held medical products and technologies company, today announced that Paul Moraviec has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer of the company, effective December 22, 2014. Mr. Moraviec...

When you’ve been working through Green Phase One for a few weeks and you feel confident with the moves, you’re ready to move onto Blue Phase Two, with your healthcare professional’s permission. There is no set time frame for how long to spend on...

New image-based interface, optimized for mobile devices, makes product selection easier and faster for nurses and healthcare professionals Skillman, NJ (June 18, 2013) – ConvaTec, a world-leading developer and marketer of innovative medical...

Industry leaders will review data supporting use of silver in a range of dressings in a live webcast from Seoul, South Korea SKILLMAN, NJ (April 10, 2012) - ConvaTec, a world-leading developer and marketer of innovative medical technologies for...

BANGALORE, INDIA (14 DECEMBER 2012) - ConvaTec, a world-leading developer of innovative medical technologies, is pleased to announce the launch of operations in India. ConvaTec has opened an office in Bangalore at the World Trade Center, which...

Unique dressing for moderate to highly exuding wounds is designed to be nine times stronger and 39% more absorbent than current dressing1 SKILLMAN, NJ (February 13, 2012) - ConvaTec, a world-leading developer and marketer of innovative medical...

Clinicians and researchers to review latest data underscoring the impact of evidence-based dressings slowing the risk of infection that threatens millions of patients each year SKILLMAN, NJ (September 6, 2012) - ConvaTec, a world-leading developer...

DALLAS, TX (April 15, 2011) - ConvaTec, a world-leading developer and marketer of innovative medical technologies for community and hospital care, today announced new in vitro study results showing that a wound dressing containing ionic silver is...