What is one advantage of site marking on the infraumbilical roll?

• A. The site is always visible when clothed
• B. It is closest to the stoma
• C. Abdominal contours do not change drastically in this area with weight loss or gain
• D. It is the easiest area to access for fittings

Answer: (C)

The main idea is to place the stoma where the body’s shape doesn’t change much when a person gains or loses weight, so the appliance fits reliably over time. The infraumbilical roll—below the belly button in that natural skin crease—tends to keep its contour relatively steady despite weight changes. That stability means the stoma opening and the pouch seal stay aligned with the appliance longer, reducing the chance of distorting the seal or causing leaks as the abdomen fluctuates. Other considerations matter in practice—like how visible the site is under clothing, proximity to the stoma, or how easy it is to access for fittings—but the key advantage here is the predictable, stable abdominal contour with weight changes.