Colostomy

Colostomies are a surgically created stoma between the colon and the abdominal wall. It can be performed for both malignant and benign conditions.

Types

• end colostomy
  • temporary end colostomy as part of a Hartmann procedure
• loop colostomy
• double barrel colostomy
• end colostomy with mucous fistula

Complications

Early complications (<30 days)​ include :

• infection
• ​leak
• abscess
• ischemia
• mucocutaneous separation
• retraction
• small bowel obstruction

Late complications (>30 days) include :

• parastomal hernia
• ​skin complications
• stenosis
• prolapse
• lymphoid hyperplasia
• stomal varices
• diversion colitis

Siehe auch:

• Mikrokolon