Oct 14, 2024 · When stool is thick and dry, a phenomenon called pancaking may occur. Thick stool exiting the stoma that does not fall to the bottom of the pouch can form into the shape of …

Stoma pancaking happens when stool sticks to the inner lining of the ostomy pouch instead of sliding down to the bottom. This creates a “vacuum seal” effect where the bag walls collapse …

Aug 7, 2025 · One common challenge encountered is known as “pancaking,” which can lead to discomfort and potential complications. This article aims to clarify what stoma pancaking …

Nov 22, 2018 · Pancaking is a term often used when describing ostomy output sticking to the bag at the stoma site and not falling down as it should. This causes the stool to form around the …

Pancaking is a term which is used to describe the stoma output sticking to the plastic inner lining of your stoma bag, which stops the contents dropping to the bottom of the bag as they should. …

What is pancaking? Pancaking occurs if the internal layers of the stoma bag stick together causing a vacuum which prevents the contents from dropping to the bottom.

Oct 3, 2024 · “ Pancaking ” is a term for ostomy output that sits around the stoma and refuses to flow down into the bag. It can even block the filter or dislodge the bag off the body.

May 17, 2023 · Pancaking is a term used in the context of having a colostomy, a surgical procedure that involves creating an opening in the abdominal wall to divert the flow of stool …

Pancaking occurs when, instead of dropping to the bottom of the bag, the motion collects around the stoma and may seep between the flange/baseplate and the skin.

Pancaking occurs when a vacuum (absence of air) occurs in the stoma bag preventing the stoma output dropping down into the bag. This can happen if you have a colostomy or ileostomy.