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Pyoderma gangrenosum after colectomy for inflammatory bowel disease. Case report
Acta Chirurgica Scandinavica
|January 1, 1987
Summary
Two patients developed pyoderma gangrenosum near their stoma after surgery for ulcerative colitis. This report details these cases, focusing on diagnosis and treatment strategies for this rare complication.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Dermatology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease.
- Proctocolectomy with ileostomy is a surgical option for severe UC.
- Parastomal complications can arise after ostomy surgery.