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What are some common stoma problems?
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Skin problems: Common problems include irritation from leakage or fungal infection. Anatomic problems include prolapse, retraction or strictures. Parastomal hernias can be common.
Answered 11/8/2013
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Leaking, hernia: The type of problems varies a little with the type of stoma ( colostomy, ileostomy) and when/why it was made. Emergency stomas have a high rate of hernia at the stoma that may need surgery to correct. Leaking from the stoma can be a problem with ileostomies, especially if previous surgery has scars nearby. Prolapse can also occur but is not often problematic.
Answered 8/17/2017
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