Colostomy and Ileostomy Pouches

Can be either open-ended, requiring a closing device (traditionally a clamp or tail clip); or closed and sealed at the bottom. Open-ended pouches are called drainable and are left attached to the body while emptying. Closed end pouches are most commonly used by colostomates who can irrigate  or by patients who have regular elimination patterns. Closed end pouches are usually discarded after one use.