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Now that you have read this information, you are ready to care for your ostomy. If you have any questions about caring for your ostomy, contact your health professional or a wound, ostomy, and continence nurse (WOCN).

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Author: Monica RhodesLast Updated: October 24, 2006
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Arvydas D. Vanagunas, MD - Gastroenterology

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