Abstract

When created properly, an ileostomy or colostomy can dramatically improve a patient's quality of life. Conversely, when a patient develops complications related to their stoma, the impact on physical and mental health can be profound. Unfortunately, significant morbidity is associated with stoma creation conveying high rates of both early and late-term complications. Early complications include stomal ischemia/necrosis, retraction, mucocutaneous separation, and parastomal abscess. Late complications include parastomal hernia, prolapse, retraction, and varices. This review will discuss commonly occurring nondermatological stoma complications and detail management strategies for the ostomate and the surgeon.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)193-200
Number of pages8
JournalClinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery
Volume30
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 1 2017

Keywords

  • colostomy
  • ileostomy
  • parastomal hernia
  • parastomal varices
  • stoma prolapse

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