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Bowel motions are passed out through the stoma and collected in a special disposable colostomy bag, which fits over the stoma and sticks to the skin around it. These bags or pouches are about the size of your hand; there are many different types to choose from and they are available on prescription. Depending on the case, these will be used for a few months, or indefinitely.
