Stoma care

Question 1

what is a stoma

Answer 1

artificial union between conduit and the outside world

Question 2

early complications

Answer 2

haemorrhage at stoma site, stoma ischaemia, high output can lead to decr K, obstruction secondary to adhesions, stoma retraction

Question 3

delayed complications

Answer 3

obstruction, dermatitis around stoma site, stoma prolapse, stomal intussusception, stenosis, parastomal hernia, fistulae