| abstract |
An ostomy prosthesis for controlling bowel continence is provided with a drainage tube having a generally rigid inner portion (14) and a limp, readily collapsed outer portion (16) which extends from the stoma (S) of a patient. Securing means, such as an inflatable balloon (30), is carried by the inner end portion of the drainage tube deep to the facia (F). For securely holding and sealing the outer end portion of drainage tubing used in an ostomy prosthesis, a plate (40) is provided having a central aperture (42) through which the outer end portion of drainage tubing (16) may protrude, the plate including folding means for folding the tubing into a Z-shaped configuration and further including cover means (60) carried by the plate for covering and pressing inwardly upon the folding tubing sections to secure the same in place. |