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History and evolution of stomas
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|January 13, 1994
Summary
This article traces the history of stoma formation, highlighting the ongoing surgical innovations aimed at creating less socially disabling alternatives to traditional abdominal stomas.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Innovation
- Medical History
Background:
- Abdominal stomas, while medically necessary, can lead to significant social and psychological challenges for patients.
- Historical surgical techniques for stoma creation have evolved over centuries.