Colostomy control device.

Temporary or permanent colostomy produces many difficulties such as continuous fecal flow, odor, skin irritation, rash, edema, and uncleanliness. Efforts to resolve these difficulties have not had much success. The present work describes the development of a new colostomy control device and its successful application to eight patients. The device is removable and allows the patients to empty their bowels naturally. Following the bowel movement and cleaning of the stoma, the device is reapplied. The patient remains continent and experiences a psychological uplift from being able to feel the urge for bowel movements. The application of the device is easy and leads to no complications.