It is important that the material is firm, discreet and protects the skin. Well-fitting collection material makes it easier for you to resume your daily activities. The system is always equipped with a built-in filter so that gases can be released without odour nuisance.

One-piece collection system

In a one-piece collection system, the plate and pouch form a single unit. It is applied directly to the skin around the stoma. The collection bag can be skin-colored or translucent. It is replaced regularly, depending on the type of stoma and the amount of stool.

Two-part collection system

In a two-piece collection system, the plate and pouch are separate. The skin-friendly plate is placed around the stoma and can remain in place for two to three days (depending on the type of stoma). The collection pouch does need to be changed daily. Again, the parts may be skin-colored or translucent.

During your stay in the hospital, the nurse will show you both systems and decide with you which one is best for you.

For a day admission in the internal day hospital, an accompanying person may bring and pick up the patient to/from the entrance of the ward. Exceptions are possible, if the patient is a minor (-18 years), needy or incapacitated, the patient may bring one companion.

In the surgical day hospital, one visitor/escort is allowed to come with you during your day admission for surgery.

To ensure necessary rest, short visits are provided with a maximum of three people (over 12 years old) from 13h to 13h30 and from 18h to 18h30.

To visit a patient in the stroke unit, you can visit with a maximum of two visitors between 15h and 16h or between 18h and 19h.

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A chaperone may come with you to the hospital to accompany you to your appointment. For an appointment with a child, both parents may come with you.

Children can react differently to anaesthesia. Patience is important here. After a short period of time, your child will become more aware of the environment again.

For the first few hours after the procedure, you should not give your child anything to drink or eat. The nurse will tell you when you can give some water. A little later the surgeon will come to the room and explain the course of the operation. He will give additional consultation and prescribe any medication. He will also prepare for you the forms related to school absences, circumstance leave or for your hospitalization insurance.