A prospective audit of stomas‐analysis of risk factors and complications and their management

2003384 citationsJournal Article

Authors

P. J. Arumugam · Singleton Hospital

L. Bevan · Singleton Hospital

Lois S. MacDonald · Singleton Hospital

Alan Watkins · Singleton Hospital

A. R. Morgan · Singleton Hospital

J Beynon · Singleton Hospital

N D Carr · Singleton Hospital

Abstract

Body mass index, diabetes and emergency surgery were the significant risk factors identified in our study. Overall complications compare favourably with other series. We found that preoperative siting by stoma nurses and the grade of operating surgeon did not affect the outcome.

Topics & Keywords

Stoma care and complications Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Colorectal Disease

Volume 5, Issue 1, pp. 49-52

DOI: 10.1046/j.1463-1318.2003.00403.x

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