The global stoma/ostomy care market was valued at USD 2.3 billion in 2021 and it is anticipated to grow up to USD 4.5 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period.
An ostomy is a surgical procedure that facilitates the removal of waste materials by creating an artificial opening in the abdomen of the patients. Depending on the ostomy types, namely colostomy, ileostomy, and urostomy, an organ is connected to the opening of the abdomen, also known as stoma, for the elimination of body wastes.