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Analysis of risk factors and predictors of parastomal hernia formation in patients after colostomy

open access: yesИзвестия высших учебных заведений. Поволжский регион: Медицинские науки, 2022
Background. Currently, the number of emergency operations ending with the removal of a colostomy, performed in a planned and emergency manner, continues to grow in the world.
K.I. Sergatskiy   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Hirschsprung disease and imperforate anus without fistula in a 5-year-old boy with Trisomy 21

open access: yesJournal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2021
Background: Hirschsprung disease (HD) and anorectal malformations (ARM) occur in approximately 1 in 5000 live births. These conditions are associated with Trisomy 21 but their co-existence in a single patient is exceedingly rare.
Paul R. Burchard   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

The effect of preoperative stoma site marking on quality of life in patients undergoing ostomy surgery [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
The purpose of this study was to determine if preoperative stoma site marking by a Wound, Ostomy, Continence (WOC) nurse affects patient quality of life. This study used a descriptive design with a convenience sample of 25 ostomy patients.
Cantara, Susan L
core   +2 more sources

The relationship between systemic inflammation and stoma formation following anterior resection for rectal cancer: a cross-sectional study [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Introduction: There is evidence that temporary defunctioning stoma formation in patients undergoing anterior resection reduces the risk of anastomotic leakage.
Horgan, Paul G.   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Use of Prophylactic Mesh When Creating a Colostomy Does Not Prevent Parastomal Hernia

open access: yesAnnals of Surgery, 2017
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine whether parastomal hernia (PSH) rate can be reduced by using synthetic mesh in the sublay position when constructing permanent end colostomy.
C. Odensten   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Toxic megacolon: A rare presentation and novel treatment

open access: yesJPGN Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract A 14‐year‐old male presented with toxic megacolon (TM). Stool culture and rectal biopsies ruled out Clostridium difficile infection and Hirschsprung disease, respectively. Anorectal manometry ruled out anal achalasia as rectoanal inhibitory reflex elicited a normal resting pressure.
Adrienne P. Davis   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Global variation in anastomosis and end colostomy formation following left‐sided colorectal resection

open access: yesBJS Open, 2019
End colostomy rates following colorectal resection vary across institutions in high‐income settings, being influenced by patient, disease, surgeon and system factors.
J. Glasbey   +499 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Brazilian Society of Surgical Oncology: Guidelines and Consensus Statement for Palliative Surgery in Oncology

open access: yesJournal of Surgical Oncology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background and Objective Palliative surgery in oncology aims to relieve symptoms, improve quality of life, and respect patient autonomy in advanced cancer. This study aimed to develop evidence‐based recommendations for safely indicating and performing palliative surgeries in Brazil, considering clinical, ethical, and multidisciplinary aspects.
Audrey Cabral Ferreira de Oliveira   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Observations on Early and Delayed Colostomy Closure

open access: yesNigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal, 2011
Background: T raditional treatment of a variety of colorectal pathologies had included a diverting colostomy that was closed eight or more weeks later during a readmission.
A O Tade, B A Salami, B A Ayoade
doaj  

Quality of Life among Colostomy Patients in Najran, Saudi Arabia

open access: yesKing Khalid University Journal of Health Sciences
Background: Colostomy surgery significantly impacts the quality of life (QoL) of patients, encompassing physical, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being.
Abdulaziz Saad Alshahrani
doaj   +1 more source

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