摘要 |
A retaining belt (10) adapted to releasably retain a colostomy pouch (12) within the retainer belt comprises a continuous body band (14) of flexible material and includes a horizontally extending slot (20) spaced from the ends and adapted to be positioned over an access opening in the patient. Detachably retained retaining back support straps (22) may be secured on the body band (14) intermediate the opposite ends of the body band and a transversely and horizontally positioned elongated pocket (24) is included in the band adjacent to the horizontally extending slot (20). A webbing element (50) is secured to an inner wall of the continuous body band. The transversely and horizontally positioned elongated pocket preferably includes a flap (36) including an overlapping portion (52) extending therefrom and is positioned adjacent to the horizontal slot and being releasably secured to the band (14) in overlying relation to the pouch (12).
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