Reoperation for Stoma-Related Complications

ABSTRACT Stoma complications are common. Most do not require reoperation, but when surgery is indicated, numerous options are available. Complications can arise early or late, and they can vary from benign to life-threatening. Meticulous preoperative planning is crucial in preventing stoma complicat...

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Published inClinics in colon and rectal surgery Vol. 19; no. 4; pp. 207 - 212
Main Authors Kim, Justin T, Kumar, Ravin R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Thieme Medical Publishers 01.11.2006
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complications
reoperation
Stoma
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Summary:ABSTRACT Stoma complications are common. Most do not require reoperation, but when surgery is indicated, numerous options are available. Complications can arise early or late, and they can vary from benign to life-threatening. Meticulous preoperative planning is crucial in preventing stoma complications. Good communication with the patient is important in the decision-making process.
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ISSN:1531-0043
1530-9681
DOI:10.1055/s-2006-956441