Subjects eligible are those with either a colostomy or ileostomy (end or loop) who are deemed by their surgeon to be appropriate candidates for ostomy closure. There will be no limitations based upon initial indication for formation of the ostomy. Indications for initial ostomy formation for fecal diversion can include: infection (e.g. diverticulitis) and protection of an anastomosis. (following resection for inflammatory bowel disease, benign diseases, or cancer)