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Late stomal complications.

Syed G Husain¹, Thomas E Cataldo

¹Surgery/Colon and Rectal Surgery, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.

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Summary

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This review discusses late complications following ostomy creation, which can occur years after surgery and range from minor issues to life-threatening conditions. Management options for these delayed stoma complications are explored.

Keywords:

Ostomy colostomy complication ileostomy parastomal hernia prolapse stricture urostomy

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Published on: April 17, 2020

Area of Science:

Surgical Procedures
Gastroenterology
Patient Outcomes

Background:

Ostomy creation is a frequent surgical procedure across multiple specialties.
Stoma-related complications are common, encompassing technical, mechanical, physiological, and psychological issues.
These complications can manifest years after the initial ostomy surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

To review late-onset complications associated with ostomy creation.
To discuss the range of management strategies for delayed stoma complications.

Main Methods:

Literature review of late stoma complications.
Analysis of complication types and their impact.
Overview of current management approaches.

Main Results:

Late stoma complications are diverse, affecting patients years post-surgery.
The spectrum of complications ranges from inconvenience to severe, life-threatening events.
Various management options exist for these delayed complications.

Conclusions:

Understanding and managing late stoma complications is crucial for patient well-being.
Proactive identification and treatment of delayed issues can improve long-term ostomy outcomes.
Further research into long-term ostomy care and complication prevention is warranted.