Krishnamurty DM, Blatnik J, Mutch M, et al.
Clinics in colon and rectal surgery. Date of publication 2017 Jul 1;volume 30(3):193-200.
1. Clin Colon Rectal Surg. 2017 Jul;30(3):193-200. doi: 10.1055/s-0037-1598160. Epub
2017 May 22.
Stoma Complications.
Krishnamurty DM(1), Blatnik J(2), Mutch M(1).
Author information:
(1)Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington
University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri.
(2)Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington
University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri.
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.
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1598160
PMCID: PMC5498161
PMID: 28684937
