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Application of Simplified Stent-bridging Pancreaticogastrostomy in Open Pancreaticoduodenectomy

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Stoma complications: a literature overview.

J Shabbir¹, D C Britton

¹Colorectal Surgery, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, UK Royal United Hospital, Bath, UK. jshabbir@aol.com

Colorectal Disease : the Official Journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland

|July 17, 2009

Summary

Stoma formation in colorectal surgery can lead to serious complications like leakage and hernias, affecting 21-70% of patients. This review summarizes common stoma-related issues and their management.

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Area of Science:

Colorectal Surgery
Surgical Complications
Stoma Therapy

Background:

Stoma formation is a frequent procedure in colorectal surgery for malignant and inflammatory bowel diseases.
Improper stoma formation can result in significant patient complications, impacting quality of life.
Reported complication rates for stomas range widely from 21% to 70%.

Purpose of the Study:

To summarize common complications associated with stoma formation in colorectal surgery.
To provide an overview of stoma-related issues based on existing literature.
To highlight the importance of proper stoma technique to minimize adverse outcomes.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive literature search was conducted using Medline, Ovid, and Google Scholar databases.
Articles published between January 1980 and December 2008 were included.
Search terms included colostomy, ileostomy, stoma, parastomal hernia, stenosis, prolapse, necrosis, and complications.

Main Results:

The review identifies and summarizes frequent complications following stoma formation.
Common stoma complications include leakage, prolapse, parastomal hernia, and retraction.
The incidence of these complications varies significantly across reported studies.

Conclusions:

Stoma formation, while common, is associated with a high rate of potential complications.
Awareness and understanding of these complications are crucial for colorectal surgeons.
Minimizing stoma-related morbidity requires careful surgical technique and patient monitoring.