Elise Sørensen, the Danish nurse who invented the colostomy bag, passed away in Ordrup, Denmark. This date marks the end of the life of a person who significantly improved the quality of life for ostomy patients worldwide.

Elise Sørensen, the Danish nurse and inventor of the colostomy bag, was born in Kalundborg, Denmark. This date marks the beginning of the life of a person who would significantly impact the lives of ostomy patients.