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Stoma complications

Diseases of the Colon & Rectum · 1999 · Vol. 42(12) · pp. 1575–1580

Abstract

Complications from enteric stoma construction are common. Preoperative enteric stoma site marking, especially in older patients, and avoiding the ileostomy, particularly in the loop configuration, can help minimize complications.

Stoma care and complicationsColorectal Cancer Surgical TreatmentsAnorectal Disease Treatments and OutcomesMedicineStoma (medicine)ColostomyIleostomySurgeryColorectal surgeryGeneral surgeryAbdominal surgery

MeSH terms

AdolescentAdultAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overBody WeightChicagoChildChild, PreschoolColostomyConstriction, PathologicEvaluation Studies as TopicExanthemaFemaleForecasting

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  • University of Illinois at Chicago
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