Staff Answer
Jun 04, 2026 - 09:48 AM
An ostomy pouching system is a medical collection system worn over a stoma to collect stool or urine after ostomy surgery. The system typically includes an ostomy pouch and a skin barrier, also called a wafer, that adheres to the skin around the stoma and helps hold the pouching system in place.
Ostomy pouching systems are available in one-piece and two-piece designs. In a one-piece system, the pouch and skin barrier are combined into a single unit. In a two-piece system, the pouch and skin barrier are separate components that connect together and must be compatible with each other.
