A stomal dilator comprising a proximal end a distal end a tapered dilation portion positioned between the proximal end and distal end having a first length and a varied diameter that progressively increases in size from the proximal end to the distal end the proximal end including a filiform tip having a substantially constant diameter at second length, and the distal end including a handle portion having a substantially constant diameter third length and a flange positioned on the distal end preventing the stomal dilator from entering into a patient.
