A colostomy plug is a device that allows patients to achieve a temporary degree of continence with using a pouch. A small foam plug is inserted onto a specialised adhesive flange. The plug expands into the bowel lumen, so blocking the passage of faeces for 8-12 hours. This reinstates control over bowel function, reduces the noise associated with flatus, reduces odour, and is painless. However, there are the problems of intermittent colicky pain, leakage, and the fact that the plug can only be used for end colostomies.
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