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An ileostomy typically requires more frequent pouch changes compared to colostomies and urostomies. This is primarily due to the consistency and volume of output from an ileostomy, which involves the diversion of waste from the small intestine. The output tends to be more liquid, resulting in a higher volume of output that can lead to quicker saturation of the pouch. Additionally, the effluent from an ileostomy can be irritating to the skin; thus, a tighter management of the pouch is necessary to prevent skin breakdown and manage odor.

In contrast, a colostomy, which diverts waste from the large intestine, often produces more formed stool and may not require as frequent changes, depending on the portion of the colon that is utilized and individual dietary habits. Urostomies, which divert urine from the bladder, may not need as frequent changes either, although the frequency can depend on the patient's hydration status and individual habits.

The end stoma specifically refers to a surgical procedure where the end of the bowel is brought to the surface, which could refer to either an ileostomy or a colostomy, so it doesn't distinctly describe a type requiring frequent changes. Therefore, ileostomies are recognized as requiring more regular pouch